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Andy Isabella
BERJAYA
Isabella with the Arizona Cardinals in 2020
Ottawa Redblacks
PositionWide receiver
Roster statusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Personal information
Born (1996-11-18) November 18, 1996 (age 29)
Mayfield, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolMayfield
CollegeUMass (2015–2018)
NFL draft2019: 2nd round, 62nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions33
Receiving yards447
Receiving touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andy Isabella (born November 18, 1996) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the UMass Minutemen,[1] and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Early life

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Isabella attended Mayfield High School in Mayfield, Ohio.[2] Isabella ran track in high school.[3] In his senior year of high school, Isabella won the state title in the 100-meter dash, beating fellow sprinter and future Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward in a close race.[4] He committed to the University of Massachusetts to play college football.[5][6] Isabella is of Italian heritage.[7]

College career

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Isabella played at UMass from 2015 to 2018. Initially recruited as a running back, he converted to wide receiver his sophomore year. During his career he had 231 receptions for 3,526 yards and 30 touchdowns.[8] As a senior, he was an All-American and was a finalist for the Fred Biletnikoff Award.[9][10]

In 2018, he led the country in receiving yards per game (141.5) and was named to the 2018 College Football All-America Team. Isabella was Pro Football Focus's highest rated wide receiver in college football, posting a season grade of 93.2.[11]

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 8+3⁄4 in
(1.75 m)		188 lb
(85 kg)		29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m)		8+3⁄8 in
(0.21 m)		5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m)		4.31 s1.45 s2.61 s4.15 s6.95 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Combine[12][13]

Isabella declared for the 2019 NFL draft after his senior season.[14] At the combine, Isabella ran a 4.31 second 40 yard dash, which was the third fastest time at that year's combine, tied with Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell.[15]

Arizona Cardinals

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Isabella was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the 62nd overall pick in the second round of the draft.[16] The Cardinals acquired this selection in a trade that sent Josh Rosen to the Miami Dolphins.[17][18] In Week 9 against the San Francisco 49ers, Isabella caught one pass for an 88-yard touchdown in the 28-25 loss. This was Isabella's first career receiving touchdown in the NFL.[19] He finished his rookie season with nine receptions for 189 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[20]

In Week 3 of the 2020 season, Isabella recorded four receptions for 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the 26–23 loss to the Detroit Lions.[21]

Isabella entered the 2021 season sixth on the Cardinals wide receiver depth chart, and only had one catch the entire season and was inactive for half the season.

On October 4, 2022, the Cardinals waived Isabella.[22]

Baltimore Ravens

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On October 10, 2022, Isabella signed with the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens.[23] On December 31, Isabella was elevated to Baltimore's active roster for their Week 17 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. On January 2, 2023, Isabella was placed back on Baltimore's practice squad after a thigh injury in the game. On January 14, Isabella was elevated to Baltimore's active roster again for their playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Isabella signed a reserve/future contract with Baltimore on January 19, 2023.[24] He was released by the Ravens on July 25.[25]

Buffalo Bills

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On July 28, 2023, Isabella signed with the Buffalo Bills.[26] He was waived on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad.[27][28] During the season, Isabella played in only two regular season games, and two playoff games. He signed a reserve/future contract with Buffalo on January 22, 2024.[29] Isabella was released by the Bills on August 27.[30]

St. Louis Battlehawks

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On October 2, 2024, Isabella signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).[31]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On October 25, 2024, Isabella signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.[32] He was released by the Steelers on November 5.[33]

St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)

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Isabella was re-signed by the Battlehawks on December 20, 2024. He was released by the Battlehawks on March 20, 2025.[34]

San Francisco 49ers

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On July 31, 2025, Isabella signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[35] He was released by San Francisco on August 5.[36]

Ottawa Redblacks

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On February 12, 2026, it was announced that Isabella had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.[37]

Career statistics

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NFL

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Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2019ARI 151918921.08814153.86000
2020ARI 1322122410.75421-6-6.0-6011
2021ARI 8011313.0130000.00000
2022ARI 3022110.5110000.00000
BAL 20000.000111.01000
2023BUF 20000.000000.00000
Career 4133344713.58836101.76011

College

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Legend
Led NCAA Division I FBS
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Kick returns Punt returns
GPGSRecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTD
2015UMass 91273.503289.301731518.50000.00
2016UMass 12106280112.97121008.3011414.00000.00
2017UMass 1212651,02015.710141359.61511422.8022211.00
2018UMass 12121021,69816.61311797.21000.007557.90
Career45352313,52615.330403428.622344319.309778.60

Coaching career

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Isabella signed with Athletes Untapped as a private football coach on September 8, 2025.[38]

References

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  1. ↑ "No. 23 Andy Isabella". umassathletics.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  2. ↑ Connolly, John (September 9, 2017). "UMass receiver Andy Isabella overcomes odds". Boston Herald. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ Noga, Joe (January 30, 2015). "Mayfield sprinter Andy Isabella posts nation's top indoor track time in 60-meter dash". cleveland.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ Lesmerises, Doug (March 2, 2019). "Mayfield's Andy Isabella beat Denzel Ward in high school track, can he beat his NFL combine 40 time?". cleveland.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  5. ↑ Malone, Daniel (August 20, 2015). "Five questions: Freshman speedster Andy Isabella looking to make impact for UMass football". masslive.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  6. ↑ Podolski, Mark. "How 6.72 seconds changed Mayfield grad Andy Isabella's football life". The News-Herald. Retrieved September 29, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  7. ↑ Melo, Justin (February 14, 2019). "Meet Andy Isabella, the stud WR prospect with the huge numbers". The Draft Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  8. ↑ "No. 5 Georgia overwhelms UMass, but WR Andy Isabella holds his own".
  9. ↑ Podolski, Mark. "Mayfield grad Andy Isabella finalist for Biletnikoff Award". The News-Herald. Archived from the original on December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  10. ↑ Podolski, Mark. "Family rooting for Andy Isabella as Mayfield grad eyes Biletnikoff Award". The News-Herald. Archived from the original on December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  11. ↑ Gayle, Austin (February 20, 2019). "Andy Isabella is much more than a slot receiver, can 'do it all'". PFF. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Andy Isabella Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  13. ↑ "2019 Draft Scout Andy Isabella, Massachusetts NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  14. ↑ Farnsworth, Josh (January 28, 2019). "Isabella Rising: UMass WR impresses at Senior Bowl". Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Zedrick Woods runs fastest 40 of 2019 NFL Combine". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  16. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  17. ↑ Vautour, Matt (April 27, 2019). "NFL Draft 2019: UMass' Andy Isabella drafted by Arizona Cardinals in second round". masslive.com. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  18. ↑ Urban, Darren (April 26, 2019). "Josh Rosen Traded To Dolphins; Cardinals Take Andy Isabella". AZCardinals.com.
  19. ↑ "Garoppolo throws 4 TD passes, 49ers beat Cardinals 28-25". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 31, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  20. ↑ "Andy Isabella 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals - September 27th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  22. ↑ Urban, Darren (October 4, 2022). "Cardinals Release Andy Isabella; Sign Center Billy Price". www.azcardinals.com. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  23. ↑ Mink, Ryan (October 10, 2022). "Andy Isabella Officially Signed to Ravens Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  24. ↑ Comeaux, Jonathan (January 19, 2023). "Ravens Sign WR Andy Isabella to Futures Deal". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  25. ↑ Mink, Ryan (July 25, 2023). "Ravens Bring Back Wide Receiver Makai Polk". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  26. ↑ Dimmitt, Zach (July 28, 2023). "Bills Sign WR Andy Isabella, Cut Reggie Wayne's Cousin". SI.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  27. ↑ White, Alec (August 29, 2023). "Bills announce moves to get to 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  28. ↑ White, Alec (August 30, 2023). "Bills sign 14 players to 2023 practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  29. ↑ White, Alec (January 22, 2024). "Bills sign 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  30. ↑ White, Alec (August 27, 2024). "Buffalo Bills made these moves to get to initial 53-man roster | 2024". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  31. ↑ @UFL_PR (October 2, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved October 3, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  32. ↑ Varley, Teresa (October 25, 2024). "Steelers add to practice squad". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  33. ↑ "Andy Isabella: Cut from Steelers' practice squad". CBSSports.com. November 5, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  34. ↑ "UFL Teams Finalize Rosters After Successful Training Camp". www.theufl.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  35. ↑ "49ers Sign Abdullah, Bradley, Callaway, Isabella to One-Year Deals; Activate OL Ben Bartch". 49ers.com. July 31, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  36. ↑ "49ers Sign WR St. Brown, Release WR Isabella". 49ers.com. August 5, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  37. ↑ "Redblacks transactions February 12". Ottawa Redblacks. February 12, 2026.
  38. ↑ "Press Release: Private Football Lessons in San Diego with Andy Isabella". athletesuntapped.com. Athletes Untapped. September 8, 2025. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
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