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<h2>Early Life and High School Career</h2>
<p>Danny Amendola was born in 1985 and is an American football wide receiver best known for his tenure with the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL). He attended The Woodlands High School in Woodlands, Texas, where he played football under coach Rick McDougald. During his senior year, he led the team to its first Texas State Championship game appearance. Though The Woodlands lost to North Shore High School, Amendola finished the season impressively with 1,045 receiving yards, 129 rushing yards, and eight total touchdowns.</p>

<h2>College Career at Texas Tech</h2>
<p>Amendola played college football at Texas Tech University, where he enjoyed a successful career alongside <a href="/biography/michael-crabtree">standout receiver</a> <a href="/biography/michael-crabtree">Michael Crabtree</a>. Over four seasons, Amendola recorded 204 receptions for 2,246 yards and 15 touchdowns. In addition to his receiving stats, he made a significant impact on special teams, returning 116 punts for 1,283 yards, including one touchdown. His average of 11.06 yards per punt return ranks him third in school history for both punt returns and return yardage, behind only <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrone_Thurman">Tyrone Thurman</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Welker">Wes Welker</a>.</p>

<p>One of Amendola's most memorable college performances occurred in a 2005 game against Nebraska. With less than 30 seconds remaining, Texas Tech was trailing and needed a touchdown. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cody_Hodges">Quarterback</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cody_Hodges">Cody Hodges</a>’ pass was tipped and intercepted by a Nebraska defender. Rather than take a knee to seal the win, the defender attempted to return the interception and had the ball stripped. Amendola recovered the loose ball, preserving possession. On the resulting fourth-down play, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cody_Hodges">Hodges</a> threw a game-winning touchdown pass to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Filani">Joel Filani</a>.</p>

<h2>Transition to the NFL</h2>
<p>After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft, Amendola signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent. Although he did not make the active roster, he later joined the practice squads for the Philadelphia Eagles and then the St. Louis Rams, eventually earning a spot on the Rams' active roster, where he began to establish himself as a reliable slot receiver and return specialist.</p>

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<h2>Career with the New England Patriots</h2>
<p>In 2013, Amendola signed a five-year, $28.5 million contract with the New England Patriots, stepping into the slot receiver role previously held by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Welker">Wes Welker</a>, who had departed for the Denver Broncos. While Amendola faced injuries during his time in New England, he proved to be a clutch performer in key playoff situations and contributed to multiple Super Bowl appearances and victories with the team. His most recent NFL performances came while playing for the Patriots, and his career statistics are publicly accessible online.</p>

<h2>Academic and Personal Life</h2>
<p>Amendola began studying communications at Texas Tech but left school early to prepare for the NFL Combine. As of now, he is not married and does not have a spouse. He has been publicly linked to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Culpo">model</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Culpo">Olivia Culpo</a>, who has been described as part of the high-profile young couple image often associated with professional athletes.</p>

<h2>Net Worth and Salary</h2>
<p>Danny Amendola has an estimated net worth of over $8 million. During his peak NFL years, he earned an annual salary of approximately $6 million, primarily through his contract with the Patriots and endorsements related to his football career.</p>

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