Drew Azzopardi
| No. 74 – Washington Huskies | |
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 14, 2004 Burlingame, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 315 lb (143 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Junípero Serra (San Mateo, California) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Andrew Azzopardi (born August 14, 2004) is an American college football offensive tackle for the Washington Huskies. He previously played for the San Diego State Aztecs.
Early life
[edit]Azzopardi attended high school at Junípero Serra located in San Mateo, California, where he held offers from schools such as Nevada and San Diego State.[1] Ultimately, he committed to play college football for the San Diego State Aztecs.[2]
College career
[edit]San Diego State
[edit]During his first collegiate season in 2022, he played in just three games, using the season to redshirt.[3] Heading into the 2023 season, Azzopardi was named a starter, where he appeared in 12 games, recording six starts.[4] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, he decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
Washington
[edit]Azzopardi transferred to play for the Washington Huskies.[6] During the 2024 season, he earned a starting spot at right tackle, where he started all 13 games for the Huskies.[7] Heading into the 2025 season, Azzopardi is once again projected to be a starter, where he will work to improve after allowing 29 pressures in 2024.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Garrison, Paul (September 21, 2021). "SDSU recruit Drew Azzopardi takes in a game at Dignity Health Sports Park". East Village Times. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Tomashoff, Roman (December 18, 2023). "Former San Diego State OL Commits To Washington". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Raley, Dan. "Husky Roster Review: UW Offensive Line Begins with Azzopardi". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Raley, Dan. "Azzopardi Becomes Husky O-Line Leader and He's Only a Sophomore". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Solorio, Matt. "UCLA Football: Bruins Dip Into Transfer Portal for San Diego State Tackle". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Vorel, Mike. "UW adds transfer talent up front with San Diego State OT Drew Azzopardi, Montana State DL Sebastian Valdez". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Raley, Dan. "Husky Roster Review: Azzopardi Keeps His Job, Yet Has Plenty of Work To Do". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Yamashita, Andy (April 19, 2025). "How UW's offensive line is preparing for its second Big Ten season". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
External links
[edit]- 2004 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from San Mateo County, California
- People from Pacifica, California
- American football offensive tackles
- Junípero Serra High School (San Mateo, California) alumni
- San Diego State Aztecs football players
- Washington Huskies football players
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- American football offensive lineman stubs