20 Facts About Niko Koutouvides

Niko Stelios Koutouvides was born on March 25,1981 and is an American former professional football linebacker.

Niko Koutouvides was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft.

Niko Koutouvides played for the Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots.

Niko Koutouvides attended Plainville High School, where he was a letterman in football.

Niko Koutouvides topped the team in sacks and ranked second in tackles in 1999.

Niko Koutouvides was named the team's Most Valuable Player, was an All-Conference selection, and an All-State Honorable Mention selection.

Niko Koutouvides's older brother, Daki, was a senior defensive back at Merrimack College.

At Purdue, Niko Koutouvides started in 32 of 50 games from 2000 to 2003.

Niko Koutouvides had a team-high of 11.5 tackles for loss, including 4 sacks.

Niko Koutouvides knocked down 3 passes and intercepted 3; posted at least 11 tackles in six games.

Niko Koutouvides saw action in every game during his first two seasons in a reserve role with 74 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 3 forced fumbles.

Niko Koutouvides was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft.

Niko Koutouvides played four seasons for the team, from 2004 to 2007.

Niko Koutouvides was a member of the 2005 team that played in Super Bowl XL.

On March 3,2008, Niko Koutouvides signed a three-year, $7.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos.

Niko Koutouvides became one of the Buccaneers' top special teams performers in his first season with the team in 2009.

Niko Koutouvides signed with the New England Patriots on August 14,2011.

Niko Koutouvides was cut on September 3 but re-signed on November 9,2011, and went on to appear as a member of the special teams at the 2012 Super Bowl.

Niko Koutouvides was released by the Patriots on August 31,2012, during final cuts.

Niko Koutouvides was re-signed by the Patriots on September 19,2012.