Kamari Lassiter Explained

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.

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. 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

Lassiter was selected in the second round with the 42nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the Houston Texans.^[12]

External links

• Houston Texans bio
• Georgia Bulldogs bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Frierson . John . November 22, 2022 . Quick Chat: Kamari Lassiter . November 27, 2022 . University of Georgia Athletics . en.
2. Web site: Sentell . Jeff . August 15, 2021 . Kamari Lassiter: Surprise of fall camp? Not to those who know what he can do . November 13, 2022 . DawgNation . English.
3. Web site: Kovitz . Matt . June 9, 2021 . Georgia's Newest 4-Star DB is a Ball-Hawking Menace . November 13, 2022 . FanBuzz . en-US.
4. Web site: Thomas . Ben . October 23, 2020 . ACA DB Kamari Lassiter commits to Georgia over Auburn, others . November 13, 2022 . AL.com . en.
5. Web site: August 28, 2022 . Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter talks about playing a bigger role in 2022 . November 13, 2022 . Oregon News . en-US.
6. Web site: Mathison . Jack . September 8, 2022 . Kamari Lassiter tackles first career start with confidence in preparation . November 13, 2022 . On3 . en.
7. News: Towers . Chip . August 26, 2022 . Precocious Kamari Lassiter earns role in Georgia’s secondary . November 13, 2022 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . English . 1539-7459.
8. Web site: Gaither . Joe . September 8, 2022 . Tuscaloosa Native Kamari Lassiter Thrives in First Start With Dawgs Defense . November 13, 2022 . Tide 100.9 . en.
9. Web site: Crowell . Evan . September 9, 2022 . Kamari Lassiter Reflects On First Start, Talks About What’s Next . November 13, 2022 . Sports Illustrated . en.
10. Web site: Hill . Jordan D. . November 9, 2022 . Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter making strides in first season as starter . November 13, 2022 . Dawgs247 . en-US.
11. Web site: Thomas . Ben . 2023-07-19 . Former Alabama HS star talks leaving for Georgia, winning 2 titles . 2023-07-20 . al . en.
12. Web site: Dougherty . Drew . April 26, 2024 . Texans draft Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter in 2nd round . 2024-05-21 . HoustonTexans.com . en-US.