David Azzi

David Azzi (born January 25, 1981, in Lebanon) is a former professional wide receiver and slotback in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

David Azzi

Azzi in 2023
Date of birth	(1981-01-25) January 25, 1981 (age 44)
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

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.