Nik Constantinou

Australian-born gridiron football player (born 1999)
Nik Constantinou
Constantinou with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024
Cleveland Browns
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
Stats at CFL.ca

Nik Constantinou (born 17 December 1999) is an Australian professional gridiron football punter for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). 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

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

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]

Cleveland Browns

On January 9, 2026, Constantinou signed a reserve/futures contract with the Cleveland Browns.[16]

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. 27 May 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  16. ^ "Browns sign two to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
  • Cleveland Browns bio
  • Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio
  • Texas A&M Aggies bio
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