Nik Constantinou
| Denver Broncos | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Punter |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | 17 December 1999 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 | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Nik Constantinou (born 17 December 1999) is an American football punter for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.
Early life and high school[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Constantinou signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ Weaver, Morgan. "Texas A&M's punter from down under makes a name for himself". KBTX News 3. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Passwater, Mark. "The 2022 Aggies: Is Constantinou The SEC's Best Punter?". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Perroni, Brian. "Getting to Know: Texas A&M punter Nik Constantinou, who hails from Australia". 247Sports. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Nik Constantinou 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Hamm, Timm. "Texas A&M's Constantinou Named To Ray Guy Award Watch List For 2021". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Hamm, Thomas. "A&M's Constantinou Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Zimmerlee, Connor. "Aggies P Nik Constantinou Named to Ray Guy Award Watch List". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Passwaters, Mark. "Aggies by the numbers: #95, Nik Constantinou". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Nik Constantinou 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Greek Australian footballer Nik Constantinou signs with Denver Broncos". The Greek Herald. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Tomasson, Chris. "Broncos to sign undrafted punter Nik Constantinou, defensive back Cam Allen". Denver Gazette. Retrieved 2 May 2024.