David Azzi (born January 25, 1981, in Lebanon) is a former professional wide receiver and slotback in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
 Azzi in 2023 | |
| Date of birth | January 25, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Lebanon |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Canada university | Ottawa |
| CFL draft | 2004 / round: 1 / pick: 3 |
| Drafted by | Ottawa Renegades |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2004 | Ottawa Renegades |
| 2005–2006 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2007 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
College career
editIn 1999 Azzi was named 1st Team All-Canadian, 1st Team All-Academic and earned a full scholarship to attend Div. 1A Bowling Green State University in the NCAA. Azzi played quarterback under Coach Urban Meyer.[1] Later he transferred to the University of Ottawa in the CIS.
Professional career
editAzzi was the Ottawa Renegades' first round draft pick in the 2004 CFL Draft.[2] He then played for two years for the Toronto Argonauts. Azzi won a Grey Cup in 2007 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
References
edit- ^ Russell, Tim (June 24, 2001). "Around the MAC". USATODAY.com. Gannett Co. Inc. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
- ^ "Canadian Draft". CFL.ca. Canadian Football League. 2004. Archived from the original on August 19, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2010.