Niko Lalos
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Akron, Ohio, U.S.
_(cropped).jpg) Lalos with the New York Giants in 2021 | |||||||||||
| No. 62 – New England Patriots | |||||||||||
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| Position | Long snapper | ||||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||||
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| Born | June 25, 1997 Akron, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | St. Vincent–St. Mary (Akron, Ohio) | ||||||||||
| College | Dartmouth (2016–2019) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2020: undrafted | ||||||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
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Nikolas A. Lalos (born June 25, 1997) is an American professional football long snapper for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Dartmouth Big Green.
Lalos grew up in Akron, Ohio, and attended St. Vincent–St. Mary High School, where he played basketball and football.[1]
College career
Lalos was a member of the Dartmouth Big Green for four seasons, playing on the junior varsity team as a freshman before lettering in the final three seasons. As a senior, he was named first-team All-Ivy League after recording 35 tackles with a team-high 10 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks as well as seven passes broken up and an interception, which he returned 22 yards for a touchdown. Lalos finished his collegiate career with 59 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery in 24 games played. After his senior season, Lalos played in the 2020 Hula Bowl and was named the defensive MVP of the game after making six tackles with two sacks and a forced fumble.[2]