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'''Andy Isabella''' (born November 18, 1996) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[BuffaloSt. BillsLouis Battlehawks]] of the [[NationalUnited Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (NFLUFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[UMass Minutemen football|UMass Minutemen]],<ref name="umassbio">{{Cite web |title=No. 23 Andy Isabella |url=https://umassathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8496 |access-date=April 27, 2019 |publisher=umassathletics.com}}</ref> and was selected by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in the second round of the [[2019 NFL draft]].

Isabella attended [[Mayfield High School (Ohio)|Mayfield High School]] in [[Mayfield, Ohio]].<ref name="h391">{{Citecite web |date last=SeptemberConnolly 9,| 2017first=John | title=UMass receiver Andy Isabella overcomes odds | website=Boston Herald | date=2017-09-09 | url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2017/09/09/umass-receiver-andy-isabella-overcomes-odds/ | access-date=2024-10-03}}</ref> Isabella ran track in high school.<ref name="r127">{{Citecite web | last=Noga | first=Joe | title=Mayfield sprinter Andy Isabella posts nation's top indoor track time in 60-meter dash | website=cleveland.com | date=2015-01-30 | url=httphttps://highschoolsportswww.cleveland.com/newshighschoolsports/article/-1614196833866419131/mayfield-sprinter-andy-isabella-posts-nations-top-indoor-track-time-in-60-meter-dash/ |website=cleveland.com| access-date=January 30, 2015 2024-10-03}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lesmerises |first=Doug |date=March 2, 2019 |title=Mayfield's Andy Isabella beat Denzel Ward in high school track, can he beat his NFL combine 40 time? |url=https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/03/mayfields-andy-isabella-beat-denzel-ward-in-high-school-track-can-he-beat-his-nfl-combine-40-time.html |access-date=April 28, 2019 |website=cleveland.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He committed to the [[University of Massachusetts]] to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=MassLiveMalone |first=Daniel Malone|date=August Special20, to2015 |title=Five questions: Freshman speedster Andy Isabella looking to make impact for UMass football |url=http://www.masslive.com/umassfootball/index.ssf/2015/08/five_questions_freshman_speeds.html |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=masslive.com|date=August 20, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Podolski |first=Mark |title=How 6.72 seconds changed Mayfield grad Andy Isabella's football life |url=https://www.news-herald.com/sports/how-6-72-seconds-changed-mayfield-grad-andy-isabella-s-football-life/article_e8adeb76-2d14-5099-b19d-b4b65de64bbb.html |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=The News-Herald |language=en}}</ref> Isabella is of Italian heritage.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 14, 2019 |title=Meet Andy Isabella, the stud WR prospect with the huge numbers |url=https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/02/14/2019-nfl-draft-prospects-interviews-andy-isabella-umass/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=The Draft Wire |language=en-US}}</ref>

On October 10, 2022, Isabella signed with the [[practice squad]] of the [[Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Andy Isabella Officially Signed to Ravens Practice Squad|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/andy-isabella-signing-ravens-practice-squad|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=October 10, 2022}}</ref> On December 31, 2022, Isabella was elevated to Baltimore's active roster for Week 17 versus the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. On January 2, 2023, Isabella was put back on Baltimore's practice squad after a thigh injury versus Pittsburgh. On January 14, 2023, Isabella was elevated to Baltimore's active roster again for their playoff game versus the [[Cincinnati Bengals]]. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 19, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Comeaux |first=Jonathan |date=January 19, 2023 |title=Ravens Sign WR Andy Isabella to Futures Deal |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/ravens-sign-wr-andy-isabella-to-futures-deal/ |access-date=May 18, 2023 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co}}</ref> He was released on July 25, 2023.<ref>{{citeCite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=July 25, 2023 |title=Ravens Bring Back Wide Receiver Makai Polk |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/makai-polk-ravens-sign-waivers-wide-receiver-giants |authoraccess-date=Mink,2024-10-03 Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=July 25, 2023}}</ref>

On July 28, 2023, Isabella signed with the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{citeCite web |last=Dimmitt |first=Zach |date=July 28, 2023 |title=Bills Sign WR Andy Isabella, Cut Reggie Wayne's Cousin |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-sign-andy-isabella-receiver-contract-details-roster-training-camp-josh-allen |authoraccess-date=Dimmitt,2024-10-03 Zach|website=SI.com|date=July 28, 2023}}</ref> He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{citeCite web |last=White |first=Alec |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Bills announce moves to get to 53-man roster |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-announce-moves-to-get-to-53-man-roster |authoraccess-date=White,2024-10-03 Alec|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite web |last=White |first=Alec |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Bills sign 14 players to 2023 practice squad |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-14-players-to-2023-practice-squad |authoraccess-date=White,2024-10-03 Alec|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> During the season, Isabella played in only two regular season games, and two playoff games. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.<ref>{{citeCite web |last=White |first=Alec |date=January 22, 2024 |title=Bills sign 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-11-players-to-reserve-futures-contracts |authoraccess-date=White,2024-10-03 Alec|website=BuffaloBills.com}}</ref> He was released on August 27, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=White |first=Alec |date=JanuaryAugust 2227, 2024 |title=Buffalo Bills made these moves to get to initial 53-man roster {{!}} 2024 |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-made-these-moves-to-get-to-initial-53-man-roster |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=BuffaloBills.com}}</ref>