Kamari Lassiter
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 3
PositionCornerback
ClassJunior
Major
  • Housing Management & Policy
  • Sport Management
Personal information
Born: (2003-01-23) January 23, 2003
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
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

Kamari Quincey Lassiter (born January 23, 2003) is an American football cornerback for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he is a two-time national champion.

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] 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]

References

  1. 1 2 "Quick Chat: Kamari Lassiter". University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  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.
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