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David Azzi

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David Azzi
Azzi in 2023
Date of birth (1981-01-25) January 25, 1981 (age 43)
Place of birthLebanon
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Wide receiver
Canada universityOttawa
CFL draft2004 / round: 1 / pick: 3
Drafted byOttawa Renegades
Career history
As player
2004Ottawa Renegades
20052006Toronto Argonauts
2007Saskatchewan 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

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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

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Russell, Tim (June 24, 2001). "Around the MAC". USATODAY.com. Gannett Co. Inc. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
  2. ^ "Canadian Draft". CFL.ca. Canadian Football League. 2004. Archived from the original on August 19, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2010.