Texans pick Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter in second round of 2024 NFL draft. What to know

The Houston Texans selected Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter with the 42nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Lassiter spent three seasons with the Bulldogs, capturing two national titles. Here’s everything you need to know about Lassiter.

Kamari Lassiter scouting report

Lassiter’s statistics don’t jump off the page, but he was Georgia’s top cornerback last season when he had eight passes defended. “He has a really good knack for finishing on the ball and getting the ball out,” coach Kirby Smart said. Lassiter did not give up a TD last season, according to Pro Football Focus.

Kamari Lassiter height, weight

Lassiter, who is from Savannah, Georgia, and went to American Christian Academy, is 5-foot-11 and 187 pounds.

Kamari Lassiter college stats

15 passes defended, 85 tackles and one interception over three seasons.

Kamari Lassiter highlights

Lassiter says he knows how to use his leverage and understanding of coverages to thrive in pass defense. He showed his versatility against Missouri last season by moving to Georgia’s ‘Star’ nickel back spot to try to combat Tigers star receiver Luther Burden in the slot. Lassiter had 2 pass breakups and only 2 of the 5 passes he was targeted on were completions, per PFF.

Kamari Lassiter NFL combine, pro day measurables

Lassiter topped every player at the NFL combine with a 6.62 second 3-cone drill and was third among cornerbacks with a 4.12 second 20 shuttle but did not run the 40 until Georgia’s Pro Day. He ran an unofficial 4.60 which may have knocked him down some draft boards.

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