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Daniel Bellinger

TE

Drafted 112th overall in the 4th round of the 2022 draft, Daniel Bellinger arrived from San Diego State. Now with TEN, he's in his 5th NFL season. His 60.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 81st percentile among TEs — solidly above average. Few match his size, which grades in the 88th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 93 catches for 964 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 255#

College

San Diego State

Draft

Rd 4, 112th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
26.7

3th percentile among TEs · limited sample

6 games · 9 targets

Role×0.14-1.04
Hands×0.1-2.26
Volume×0.12-0.24
Total EPA×0.22-1.01
EPA/target×0.3-1.31
Yards/target×0.12-1.41

Week 1 projection · vs NYJ

Methodology
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)44% 30.5+
Rec yds28.0 (6.5–49.5)44% 30.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)21% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed63▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst67▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility33▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size88▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands12▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat3▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability76▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share12▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share3▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency10▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume59▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TEN26.76530
2025NYG75.513192862
2024NYG51.31214125
2023NYG52.51425255
2022NYG601121302682

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Daniel Bellinger has played in 56 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2022–2025), TEN (2026).

He has rushed for 2 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 93 passes for 964 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with NYG: 286 yards and 2 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2022: a 60.0, in the 81st percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
2
0.7/g
12
4/g
0
Away3
3
1.0/g
18
6/g
0
In division2
1
0.5/g
5
3/g
0
Out of division4
4
1.0/g
25
6/g
0
In wins1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses5
5
1.0/g
30
6/g
0
On grass3
2
0.7/g
9
3/g
0
On turf3
3
1.0/g
21
7/g
0
Outdoors6
5
0.8/g
30
5/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 2PHI—40.6
Week 3NYG2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 4BAL1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 5HOU1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD40.2
Week 6IND—38.4

Daniel Bellinger — common questions

What position does Daniel Bellinger play?
Daniel Bellinger is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Daniel Bellinger played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Daniel Bellinger has played for NYG (2022–2025), TEN (2026).
Where did Daniel Bellinger go to college?
Daniel Bellinger played college football at San Diego State.
When was Daniel Bellinger drafted?
Daniel Bellinger was selected in round 4, 112th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Daniel Bellinger scored?
Daniel Bellinger has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Daniel Bellinger's ScoutIndex Rating?
Daniel Bellinger rated 26.7 for 2026, the 3rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2022

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