The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected punters Nick Haberer and Mitch McCarthy in the 2026 CFL Global Draft.
Nick Haberer is six foot five and weighs 227 pounds. The 25-year-old from Sunshine Coast, Queensland, was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the first round (5th pick) of the 2026 CFL Global Draft.
Collegiately, Haberer spent four seasons at Washington State (2021-24), punting the ball 172 times for 7,376 yards (42.9 AVG), with a long of 62 yards, seven touchbacks, 94 fair catches, 56 from inside the 20-yard line, 17 from 50-plus yards, one kickoff for 59 yards, completed two passes for 54 yards, one carry for -12 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in 42 games for the Cougars.
Then, he transferred to Vanderbilt in 2025, punting the ball 26 times for 1,219 yards (46.9 AVG) and 12 from inside the 20-yard line in 13 games for the Commodores.
Mitch McCarthy is six foot five and weighs 233 pounds. The 28-year-old from Melbourne, Australia, was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the second round (14th pick) of the 2026 CFL Global Draft.
Collegiately, McCarthy spent three seasons at the University of Central Florida (2022-24), punting the ball 115 times for 4,948 yards (43 AVG), 39 from inside the 20-yard line, and one tackle (1 solo) in 37 games for the Knights.
Then, he transferred to Indiana in 2025, punting the ball 37 times for 1,541 yards (41.6 AVG), with a long of 55 yards, 10 fair catches, 15 from inside the 20-yard line, and four from 50-plus yards in 14 games, helping Indiana win the CFP National Championship.
