Kamari Lassiter

Kamari Quincey Lassiter (born January 23, 2003) is an American football defensive back for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Kamari Lassiter
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 3
PositionDefensive back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2003-01-23) January 23, 2003
Savannah, Georgia
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolAmerican Christian Academy (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

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]

References
  1. "Quick Chat: Kamari Lassiter". University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  2. "Kamari Lassiter: Surprise of fall camp? Not to those who know what he can do". DawgNation. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  3. Kovitz, Matt (2021-06-09). "Georgia's Newest 4-Star DB is a Ball-Hawking Menace". FanBuzz. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  4. Thomas, Ben (2020-10-23). "ACA DB Kamari Lassiter commits to Georgia over Auburn, others". al. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  5. "Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter talks about playing a bigger role in 2022". Oregon News. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  6. Mathison, Jack (2022-09-08). "Kamari Lassiter tackles first career start with confidence in preparation". On3. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  7. Towers, Chip. "Precocious Kamari Lassiter earns role in Georgia's secondary". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  8. Gaither, Joe. "Tuscaloosa Native Kamari Lassiter Thrives in First Start With Dawgs Defense". Tide 100.9. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  9. Crowell, Evan. "Kamari Lassiter Reflects On First Start, Talks About What's Next". Sports Illustrated Georgia Bulldogs News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  10. "Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter making strides in first season as starter". Dawgs247. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
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