Azizi Hearn

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Azizi Hearn
Azizi Hearn at Washington Commanders.webp
Hearn with the Patriots in 2024
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-05) June 5, 1999 (age 25) [1]
Oceanside, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Oceanside
College: Arizona (2017–2018)
Wyoming (2019–2021)
UCLA (2022)
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Azizi Hearn (born June 5, 1999) [1] is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats, Wyoming Cowboys and UCLA Bruins. He was signed in September 2023 as a practice-squad player for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).

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Early life and high school

Hearn grew up in Oceanside, California and attended Oceanside High School. [2] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Arizona as a walk-on. [3]

College career

Arizona

Hearn redshirted during his true freshman season in 2017. [4] During the 2018 season, he played all 12 games and started the final three games at cornerback. He finished the season with 26 recorded tackles (20 solo stops and six assisted), 1.0 tackle for a loss, a returned fumble for 34 yards and a touchdown. [5]

On April 11, 2019, it was announced that Hearn had been removed from Arizona's roster. [6] He ultimately transferred to Wyoming. [7]

Wyoming

During the 2019 season, Hearn played in all 13 games and started 10 of them. He finished the season with 37 total tackles (26 solo stops and 11 assisted), one tackle for loss and four pass breakups. [8] During the 2020 season, he played in and started in six games and finished the season with 13 recorded tackles (nine solo stops and four assisted) and four pass breakups. [9] During the 2021 season, he played in and started all 13 games and finished the season with 30 recorded tackles (22 solo stops and eight assisted) and five pass breakups. [10] [11]

On December 26, 2021, Hearn announced that he would be enterring the transfer portal. [12] On January 17, 2022, he announced that he would be transferring to UCLA. [13]

UCLA

During the 2022 season, he appeared in all 13 games and started six of them. He finished the season with 40 recorded tackles (26 solo stops and 14 assisted) and seven passing breakups. [14] [15]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)		206 lb
(93 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.48 s1.59 s2.62 s4.23 s6.92 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		18 reps
All values from Pro Day [16]

Las Vegas Raiders

On May 12, 2023, Hearn was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft. [17] He was released on August 29, 2023. [18]

New England Patriots

On September 21, 2023, Hearn was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad. [19] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. [20]

Hearn was released by the Patriots on August 26, 2024. [21]

Carolina Panthers

On September 10, 2024, Hearn was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. [22] He was released on October 1. [23]

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References

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  2. ↑ Nguyen, Thuc Nui (April 13, 2022). "Transfer defensive back Azizi Hearn takes long road to UCLA football". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Azizi Hearn, Oceanside, Safety". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Azizi Hearn". Arizona Wildcats .
  5. ↑ "Azizi Hearn 2018 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ Kelapire, Ryan (April 11, 2019). "Cornerback Azizi Hearn removed from Arizona's roster". Arizona Desert Swarm. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  7. ↑ Potter, Davis (August 8, 2019). "Familiarity, intuition lead Arizona transfer Azizi Hearn to Wyoming". Casper Star Tribune . Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Azizi Hearn 2019 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Azizi Hearn 2020 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Azizi Hearn 2021 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Azizi Hearn". Wyoming Cowboys .
  12. ↑ Thornburn, Ryan (December 26, 2021). "Wyoming Cowboys lose starting cornerbacks C.J. Coldon, Azizi Hearn to transfer portal". Casper Star Tribune . Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  13. ↑ Connon, Sam (January 17, 2022). "Former Wyoming, Arizona CB Azizi Hearn Transfers to UCLA Football". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Azizi Hearn 2022 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Azizi Hearn". UCLA Bruins .
  16. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Azizi Hearn College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings". raiders.com. May 12, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  18. ↑ Jarosz, Joseph (August 29, 2023). "Raiders roster cut-downs: Who made the 53-man roster in Las Vegas?". Sactown Sports. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  19. ↑ Thomas, Oliver (September 21, 2023). "Patriots sign cornerbacks Breon Borders, Azizi Hearn to practice squad". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Patriots Sign Seven Players to Future Contracts". Patriots.com. January 8, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Patriots Release 14 Players". patriots.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
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