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Texans select Georgia’s Kamari Lassiter in second round of NFL draft

Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) celebrates a play during their game against the Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 52-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) celebrates a play during their game against the Mississippi at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 52-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By AJC Sports
April 27, 2024

Selection: Second round (No. 42 overall), Houston Texans

Position: Defensive back

Ht., wt.: 6-0, 180

Class: Junior

Hometown: Savannah

Notable: He started at cornerback in every game last season and led the team with eight pass breakups. He made 37 total tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss (minus-11 yards).

-D. Orlando Ledbetter

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