Cameron Nizialek
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| Born: | March 10, 1995 Chantilly, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Freedom (South Riding, Virginia) | ||||||||
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| Position: | Punter | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||||||
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Cameron Joseph Nizialek (born March 10, 1995) is an American football punter who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia and Columbia.
College career
[edit]Nizialek began his collegiate career at Columbia and did not play as a freshman. As a senior, he led the Ivy League with 44.8 yards per punt on 34 attempts and was named second-team All-conference.[1] After the season, he enrolled at Georgia as a graduate transfer after considering offers from Clemson, Virginia Tech and South Carolina.[2] Nizialek averaged 45 yards per punt on 61 attempts in his lone season at Georgia.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Atlanta Legends
[edit]Nizialek played for the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football. He served as the team's punter until the AAF ceased operations and averaged 47.4 yards per punt.[4]
Baltimore Ravens
[edit]Nizialek was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on August 17, 2019.[5] He was cut by the team during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[6]
Jacksonville Jaguars
[edit]On December 22, 2020, Nizialek signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 4, 2021.[8] He was waived on March 17, 2021.[9]
Atlanta Falcons
[edit]Nizialek was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad on September 6, 2020, before being released on October 1, 2020.[10][11] Nizialek was re-signed by the Falcons on August 3, 2021.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on October 5, 2021.[13] He was released on November 9.[14]
Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]On December 25, 2021, Nizialek was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[15] He was released on January 4, 2022. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 26, 2022.[16] He was released on August 16, 2022.[17]
Seattle Sea Dragons
[edit]On November 17, 2022, Nizialek was drafted by the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.[18] The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[19]
References
[edit]- ^ Newberry, Paul (January 6, 2018). "Georgia punter takes unlikely road from Ivy to title game". USAToday.com. Associated Press. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Weiszer, Marc (October 10, 2017). "Ivy League transfer Cameron Nizialek a big boost to UGA punting game". Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Cameron Nizialek grateful for opportunity at Georgia". The Telegraph. January 10, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Butt, Jason (January 28, 2020). "Cameron Nizialek's quest to be an NFL punter continues 2 years after standout season at Georgia". The Athletic. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Ravens sign former AAF punter-kicker Cameron Nizialek". The Baltimore Sun. August 17, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "2019 Baltimore Ravens Cut Traker". NBC Sports Washington. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Jags place punter Logan Cooke on Reserve/ COVID-19 list, sign Cameron Nizialek to practice squad". USAToday.com. December 22, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Futures Signing Tracker". NFLTradeRumors.co. January 4, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "Jaguars' moves: team adds 12 players, re-signs 2, releases 8". News4JAX.com. March 17, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Sillen, Henry (September 7, 2020). "Former Georgia P Cameron Nizialek signs with Falcons practice squad". UGA Wire. USA Today. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "After signing Elliott Fry, Atlanta releases former Georgia specialist". October 1, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Deighton, John (August 3, 2021). "Falcons sign P Cameron Nizialek". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Isaiah Oliver headed to injured reserve with knee injury". AtlantaFalcons.com. October 5, 2021.
- ^ "Falcons roster moves continue: Release OLB Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, Cam Nizialek". AtlantaFalcons.com. November 9, 2021.
- ^ "Steelers make moves ahead of Chiefs game". Steelers.com. December 25, 2021.
- ^ "Nizialek signed to Reserve/Future contract". Steelers.com. January 26, 2022.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (August 16, 2022). "Steelers Make Seven Moves Including Placing Karl Joseph & Anthony Miller On IR". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.