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| Date of birth | (1981-01-25) January 25, 1981 (age 43) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
David Azzi (born January 25, 1981, in Lebanon) is a former professional wide receiver and slotback in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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. 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. He then played for two years for the Toronto Argonauts. Azzi won a Grey Cup in 2007 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
References
- 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.