Cameron Joseph Nizialek (born March 10, 1995) is an American former professional

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punter. He played

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and Columbia.

College career

Nizialek began his collegiate career at Columbia and did not play as a freshman. As a senior, he led the

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with 44.8 yards per punt on 34 attempts and was named second-team All-conference. After the season, he enrolled at Georgia as a graduate transfer after considering offers from Clemson, Virginia Tech and South Carolina. Nizialek averaged 45 yards per punt on 61 attempts in his lone season at Georgia.

Professional career

Atlanta Legends

Nizialek played for the Atlanta Legends of the

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. He served as the team's punter until the AAF ceased operations and averaged 47.4 yards per punt.

Baltimore Ravens

Nizialek was signed by the

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on August 17, 2019. He was cut by the team during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 22, 2020, Nizialek signed with the

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’ practice squad. He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 4, 2021. He was waived on March 17, 2021.

Atlanta Falcons

Nizialek was signed to the

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practice squad on September 6, 2020, before being released on October 1, 2020. Nizialek was re-signed by the Falcons on August 3, 2021. He was placed on injured reserve on October 5, 2021. He was released on November 9. Falcons 369

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 25, 2021, Nizialek was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on January 4, 2022. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 26, 2022. He was released on August 16, 2022.

Seattle Sea Dragons

On November 17, 2022, Nizialek was drafted by the

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of the XFL. The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

References

External links

Columbia Lions bioGeorgia Bulldogs bio
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