Nik Constantinou

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Nik Constantinou
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Constantinou with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024
No. 31 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Position: Punter
Personal information
Born: (1999-12-17) 17 December 1999 (age 24)
Melbourne, Australia
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
College: Texas A&M (2019–2023)
CFL draft: 2024G  / round: 1 / pick: 5
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:Global
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at CFL.ca

Nik Constantinou (born 17 December 1999) is an Australian professional gridiron football punter for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.

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Early life

Constantinou grew up in Melbourne, Australia. [1] After playing at the PEGS Football Club, Constantinou decided to commit to play college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. [2] [3]

College career

During Constantinou's freshman season in 2019 he played in one game where he punted once for 57 yards. [4] In the 2020 season, Constantinou punted 36 times for 1,459 yards, with three being for 50 plus yards, and 13 that were downed inside the 20 yard line. [5] In week three of the 2021 season, Constantinou punted four times for 182 yards, with all four punts being downed within the 20 yard line. [6] During the 2021 season, Constantinou punted 51 times for 2,377 yards, with 19 traveling 50 yards or more, and 22 punts landing inside the 20 yard line. [7] During the 2022 season, Constantinou would punt 61 times for an average of 41.7 yards per punt, en route to being named second team all-SEC. [8] In the 2023 season, Constantinou punted 41 times for 1,693 yards with an average of 41.3 yards per punt. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		223 lb
(101 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)
All values from Pro Day [10]

Denver Broncos

After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Constantinou signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. [11] [12] [13] He was waived on May 13, 2024. [14]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On May 27, 2024, it was announced that Constantinou had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ Weaver, Morgan (2 October 2021). "Texas A&M's punter from down under makes a name for himself". KBTX News 3. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  2. ↑ Passwater, Mark (19 June 2022). "The 2022 Aggies: Is Constantinou The SEC's Best Punter?". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  3. ↑ Perroni, Brian. "Getting to Know: Texas A&M punter Nik Constantinou, who hails from Australia". 247Sports. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  4. ↑ "Nik Constantinou 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  5. ↑ Hamm, Timm (28 July 2021). "Texas A&M's Constantinou Named To Ray Guy Award Watch List For 2021". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  6. ↑ Hamm, Thomas (21 September 2021). "A&M's Constantinou Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Zimmerlee, Connor (27 July 2022). "Aggies P Nik Constantinou Named to Ray Guy Award Watch List". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  8. ↑ Passwaters, Mark (29 August 2023). "Aggies by the numbers: #95, Nik Constantinou". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  9. ↑ "Nik Constantinou 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  10. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Nik Constantinou College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Greek Australian footballer Nik Constantinou signs with Denver Broncos". The Greek Herald. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  12. ↑ Tomasson, Chris (29 April 2024). "Broncos to sign undrafted punter Nik Constantinou, defensive back Cam Allen". Denver Gazette. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  13. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (May 10, 2024). "Broncos sign 13 college free agents". DenverBroncos.com.
  14. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (May 13, 2024). "Broncos sign WR Phillip Dorsett, CB Quinton Newsome". DenverBroncos.com.
  15. ↑ "Ticats add Ménard, Patmon and Constantinou to roster". Hamilton Tiger-Cats . Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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