Kamari Lassiter

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Kamari Lassiter
No. 4 – Houston Texans
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2003-01-23) January 23, 2003 (age 21)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: American Christian Academy (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
College: Georgia (2021–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 2 / pick: 42
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 10, 2024
Tackles:29
Pass deflections:8
Interceptions:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kamari Quincey Lassiter (born January 23, 2003) is an American professional football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, winning two national championships before being selected by the Texans in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Lassiter was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 23, 2003. At the age of three, he began to play football. [1] Lassiter attended American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was a multi-sport athlete, playing football, basketball, baseball, and running track. [1] During his high school career, Lassiter recorded 210 tackles, ten interceptions, and four forced fumbles. In addition, Lassiter played wide receiver totaling 2,488 yards, and 35 touchdowns. [2] A four-star recruit, Lassiter committed to play college football at the University of Georgia over the likes of Auburn, Clemson, and Georgia Tech. [3] [4]

College career

As a true freshman in 2021, Lassiter played in all 15 games, in which he tallied 11 tackles and one interception. [5] [6] Entering the 2022 season, Lassiter's role was expected to increase with the departure of Derion Kendrick. [7] In the season opener vs Oregon, Lassiter made his first career start totaling three tackles. [8] [9] Against Tennessee, Lassiter recorded a career-high five tackles and a pass break up. [10] He finished the season with a total of 38 tackles, recording three in a 65–7 victory against TCU in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m)		186 lb
(84 kg)		30+7⁄8 in
(0.78 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.65 s1.58 s2.69 s4.08 s6.62 s
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [12] [13]

Lassiter was selected in the second round with the 42nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the Houston Texans. [14]

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References

  1. 1 2 Frierson, John (November 22, 2022). "Quick Chat: Kamari Lassiter". University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  2. ↑ Sentell, Jeff (August 15, 2021). "Kamari Lassiter: Surprise of fall camp? Not to those who know what he can do". DawgNation. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  3. ↑ Kovitz, Matt (June 9, 2021). "Georgia's Newest 4-Star DB is a Ball-Hawking Menace". FanBuzz. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  4. ↑ Thomas, Ben (October 23, 2020). "ACA DB Kamari Lassiter commits to Georgia over Auburn, others". AL.com. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter talks about playing a bigger role in 2022". Oregon News. August 28, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
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  9. ↑ Crowell, Evan (September 9, 2022). "Kamari Lassiter Reflects On First Start, Talks About What's Next". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  10. ↑ Hill, Jordan D. (November 9, 2022). "Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter making strides in first season as starter". Dawgs247. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
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  12. ↑ "Kamari Lassiter Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Kamari Lassiter College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  14. ↑ Dougherty, Drew (April 26, 2024). "Texans draft Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter in 2nd round". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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