Nik Constantinou

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Nik Constantinou
File:2024, 31, Nik Constantinou.jpg
Constantinou with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024
No. 31  Hamilton Tiger-Cats
PositionPunter
Roster statusActive
CFL statusGlobal
Personal information
Born (1999-12-17) 17 December 1999 (age 26)
Melbourne, Australia
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolPenleigh and Essendon Grammar School
CollegeTexas A&M (2019–2023)
NFL draft2024: undrafted
CFL draft2024G: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
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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.

Early life

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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

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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

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File:Nik Constantinou - September 2025.jpg
Constantinou punting for the Tiger-Cats in 2025
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)
223 lb
(101 kg)
33 in
(0.84 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
All values from Pro Day[10]

Denver Broncos

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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

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

References

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