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

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).

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