Nik Constantinou Explained

Nik Constantinou
Current Team:Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Number:31
Position:Punter
Birth Date:17 December 1999
Birth Place:Melbourne, Australia
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:225
High School:Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
College:Texas A&M (2019–2023)
Cfldraftyear:2024G
Cfldraftround:1
Cfldraftpick:5
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Cflstatus:Global
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Punts
Statlabel2:Punting yards
Statlabel3:Punting average
Statlabel4:Longest punt
Statlabel5:Inside 20

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.

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

Denver Broncos

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Constantinou signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[10] [11] [12] He was waived on May 13, 2024.[13]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On May 27, 2024, it was announced that Constantinou had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[14]

External links

Notes and References

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