David Azzi
Lebanese gridiron football player (born 1981)
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David Azzi (born January 25, 1981, in Lebanon) is a former professional wide receiver and slotback in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
PositionWide receiver
BornJanuary 25, 1981
Lebanon
Lebanon
UniversityOttawa
CFL draft2004: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Azzi in 2023 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 25, 1981 Lebanon |
| Career information | |
| University | Ottawa |
| CFL draft | 2004: 1st round, 3rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2004 | Ottawa Renegades |
| 2005–2006 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2007 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
College career
In 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
Azzi 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.