Kamari Lassiter

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Kamari Lassiter
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:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Player stats at NFL.com

Kamari Quincey Lassiter (born January 23, 2003) is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, winning two national championships.

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Early life and high school

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

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 42nd overall to the Houston Texans in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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References

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  2. ↑ "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. 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.
  6. ↑ Mathison, Jack (September 8, 2022). "Kamari Lassiter tackles first career start with confidence in preparation". On3. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  7. ↑ Towers, Chip. "Precocious Kamari Lassiter earns role in Georgia's secondary". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN   1539-7459 . Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  8. ↑ Gaither, Joe. "Tuscaloosa Native Kamari Lassiter Thrives in First Start With Dawgs Defense". Tide 100.9. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  9. ↑ Crowell, Evan. "Kamari Lassiter Reflects On First Start, Talks About What's Next". Sports Illustrated Georgia Bulldogs News, Analysis and More. 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.
  11. ↑ Thomas, Ben (July 19, 2023). "Former Alabama HS star talks leaving for Georgia, winning 2 titles". al. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  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.
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