Nick Mardner Explained

Nick Mardner
Team:Ottawa Redblacks
Status:Active
Import:no
Position1:Wide receiver
Birth Date:18 April 1999
Birth Place:Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Number:84
College:Hawaii (2018–2021)
Cincinnati (2022)
Auburn (2023)
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:208
Cfldraftedyear:2024
Cfldraftedround:1
Cfldraftedpick:2
Cfldraftedteam:Ottawa Redblacks
Playing Years1:–present
Playing Team1:Ottawa Redblacks
Cfl:nick-mardner

Nick Mardner (born April 18, 1999) is a Canadian professional football wide receiver for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Hawaii, Cincinnati, and Auburn.

Early life

Mardner was born in Mississauga, Ontario.[1] He played high school football at Clarkson Secondary School in Mississauga. He was rated one of the top 10 Canadian prospects in the class of 2018 by allCanadaGridiron.com.[1]

College career

Mardner first college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors from 2018 to 2021.[1] He played in only one game in 2018 and was redshirted. He played in 12 games, starting one, in 2019, catching five passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns.[1] Mardner appeared in eight games, starting two, during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, recording 11 receptions for 188 yards and one touchdowns. He played in 13 games, starting 10, during the 2021 season, catching 46 catches for 913 yards and five touchdowns.[1]

Mardner transferred to play for the Cincinnati in 2022.[2] He totaled 19 receptions for 218 yards and three touchdowns in five games played.

He transferred to Auburn for his sixth, and final, season of college football in 2023.[3] [4] He appeared in four games for the Tigers but did not catch any passes.[5]

Professional career

Mardner was selected by the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the second overall pick in the 2024 CFL draft.[6] He also participated in rookie minicamp on a tryout basis with the New York Giants in May 2024.[7] [8] He officially signed with the Redblacks on May 13, 2024.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nick Mardner . gobearcats.com . 18 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Hawaii transfer WR Nick Mardner looks to help Cincinnati Bearcats continue winning run . cincinnati.com . June 2, 2022 . 18 August 2024 . Jenkins, Keith.
  3. Web site: Former Cincinnati wide receiver Nick Mardner commits to Auburn . si.com . January 9, 2023 . 18 August 2024 . Dawe, Lance.
  4. Web site: Auburn football adds Nick Mardner, 6-6 WR from Cincinnati, from transfer portal . montgomeryadvertiser.com . January 9, 2023 . 18 August 2024 . Silva, Richard.
  5. Web site: Nick Mardner . sports-reference.com . 18 August 2024.
  6. Web site: HIGH HOPES: Redblacks take 6-foot-6 wide receiver with second overall pick in CFL draft . ottawacitizen.com . April 30, 2024 . 18 August 2024 . Brennan, Don.
  7. Web site: Canadian receiver Nick Mardner lands NFL rookie mini-camp invite with New York Giants . 3downnation.com . April 28, 2024 . 18 August 2024.
  8. Web site: 'THE BEST IS YET TO COME:' High hopes for Ottawa Redblacks receiver Nick Mardner . ottawacitizen.com . May 14, 2024 . 18 August 2024 . Baines, Tim.
  9. Web site: Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions . Footballdb.com . 18 August 2024.