Drew Azzopardi

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Drew Azzopardi
Washington HuskiesNo. 74
Position Offensive tackle
ClassJunior
Major Communication
Personal information
Born: (2004-08-14) August 14, 2004 (age 20)
Burlingame, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight315 lb (143 kg)
Career history
College
High school Junípero Serra (San Mateo, California)

Andrew Azzopardi (born August 14, 2004) is an American football offensive tackle for the Washington Huskies. He previously played for the San Diego State Aztecs.

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Early life and high school

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

San Diego State

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

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

  1. 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.
  2. Tomashoff, Roman (December 18, 2023). "Former San Diego State OL Commits To Washington". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  3. Raley, Dan. "Husky Roster Review: UW Offensive Line Begins with Azzopardi". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  4. Raley, Dan. "Azzopardi Becomes Husky O-Line Leader and He's Only a Sophomore". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  5. Solorio, Matt. "UCLA Football: Bruins Dip Into Transfer Portal for San Diego State Tackle". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  6. 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.
  7. Raley, Dan. "Husky Roster Review: Azzopardi Keeps His Job, Yet Has Plenty of Work To Do". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  8. Yamashita, Andy. "How UW's offensive line is preparing for its second Big Ten season". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 1, 2025.