CB Kamari Lassiter:
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6 players sliding down NFL Draft boards who could be bargains, from Olu Fashanu to Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (5. CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia - Consensus big board high: 20th overall. Current rank: 55th. Lassiter revels in contact; you won’t find a better tackler at cornerback in this year’s draft. But his blue-chip bonafides and Bulldog pedigree failed to generate accolades, even after he allowed just a 48.7 passer rating in coverage last fall (he was named second-team All-SEC). There are some red flags that come along with that stingy defense. He had a single interception in three seasons at Georgia. His 4.64-second 40 time is, oooof, for a sideline cornerback. At 5-foot-11 and 187 pounds, he lacks the kind of size that would reduce concerns about that athleticism/production vortex. But Lassiter reads the field as well as any cornerback in the draft. He’s able to anticipate cuts and shake blocks to create plays. Maybe he won’t stand out, but he should be a solid addition for any team that misses out on the first (and maybe second?) wave of cornerback talent.) (4-25-24): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-draft-2024-sliding-players-bargains-jeremiah-trotter-cooper-beebe-keon-coleman
2024 NFL Draft Cornerbacks Rankings and Analysis (8 - Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: Lassiter (5’114/186) was considered the 18th cornerback from the 2021 prep cycle after lettering in baseball, basketball and football in high school. He managed to penetrate the ultra-deep Georgia depth chart as a true freshman by playing 158 snaps with a 77th percentile defensive grade for the National Champions. He would go on to start 29 straight games over the next two years, earning Second Team All-SEC recognition in the process. Lassiter was tested as a first year starter, allowing 32 receptions on 55 targets for a 58% completion rate, 419 yards and two touchdowns with a 94.4 NFL pass rating when targeted. It was a different story in 2023, with Lassiter cutting his coverage production in half by giving up just 15 receptions on 39 targets for a 38% completion rate, 136 yards and a 48.7 NFL pass rating. He checked the agility boxes at the Combine with a 4.12s shuttle (84th%) and a 6.62s 3-Cone that led all cornerbacks. He waited to run until the Georgia pro day, and it became obvious why when he posted a disheartening 4.64s 40-yard dash that would have tied Syracuse CB Isaiah Johnson for the slowest cornerback 40-time at the Combine had he tested in Indianapolis instead of Athens. Adept at using the sideline to his advantage by walling off receivers on go routes, while loose hips help him stay in phase on double-moves. Very difficult to fool but Lassiter has a tendency to keep his eyes trained on the catch point instead of turning to find the ball which contributed to him picking off just one pass in three years. Can lower the boom, though he lacks ideal size and speed which could be an issue since he only saw 75 reps in the slot over 1,689 career snaps. Lassiter’s situation reminds me of his former UGA teammate Derion Kendrick, who ran a brutally slow 4.79s 40-yard dash, but has carved out a starting role with the Rams.) (4-24-24): https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-draft-cornerbacks-rankings-and-analysis
Caputo: Lions NEED to draft a high-end cornerback (Tampa and Kamari Lassiter (Georgia), who has an exceptional size and agility equation, provide flexibility for the Lions.) (4-21-24): https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/caputo-lions-need-to-draft-a-high-end-cornerback
2024 NFL Draft: 5 Prospects Who Could Sneak Into Round One (5. Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter: Cornerback is quite the interesting position in this class. There are players of any type available to take across the board and Lassiter looks like the classic Georgia cornerback. He is aggressive, technically sound and is great in the running game. That's something that will be endearing to coaches across the league. Lassiter isn't one of the most athletic players in the class, but he's got the technical skills to thrive in the league for a long time.) (4-21-24): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-draft-prospects-sneak-round-one
NFL draft: Top defensive players on the board (Kamari Lassiter-x, 5-11, 187, Georgia - Scouting report: As sound fundamentally as any cornerback in the class and plays with toughness. That 4.6 speed could be hard to overcome, though. Fact: Had no interceptions in his final two seasons, starting 29 games. Gone by: Early third round.) (4-17-24): https://apnews.com/article/nfl-draft-2024-top-defensive-players-e8a6bc15052d112c5491c8525b6f0f64
NFL Draft: Position-by-position scouting report of early entries (Tier 2 - Kamari Lassiter (Georgia)
Height: 5-11 1/2" | Weight: 186 pounds. Accolades/notable statistics: 2023 Second Team All-SEC, allowed 0 TD in 986 career coverage snaps, two-time CFP National Champion (starter in 2022). Pro comp: Minnesota Vikings CB Byron Murphy/Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie/2019 First-round pick CB Deandre Baker. "Physical cornerback that is more than willing as a hitter," Spielman said. "He will have some misses but knocks ball carries back on contact. He is best in press but needs to get hands on wide receiver in release. Question is long speed, second gear flipping his hips and mirroring in off man coverage. Plays with smart and awareness in zone coverage. He showed good ball skills and is a top competitor on tape. May be best suited inside because of his awareness and aggressive style of play. Don't know if he has the speed to match up in man coverage as an outside cornerback." Highest he could get drafted: Top of second round. Lowest he could get drafted: Middle of second round. Final Thoughts: Lassiter is one of the quicker, harder hitting corners in this class. He makes receivers work in press man coverage, jamming them right off the top at the line of scrimmage. He trusts his speed, and he can remain with his coverage assignments from start to finish. Lassiter can be even more impressive in zone coverage as he is adept at reading a quarterback's eyes and undercutting throws to knock the football down in traffic. Lassiter allowed the fourth-lowest completion percentage (37%) in college football last season among those with at least 40 targets. He also stands out as a blitzer out of the slot and off the edge. Lassiter's issue is his size. He's able to get his hands on the football, but he only had one interception in college. Sometimes he can overfocus on his coverage assignment at the expense of what is going on around him during the rest of the play. Lassiter could improve his approach to angles and tackling in the run game.) (12-21-23): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/nfl-draft-position-by-position-scouting-report-of-early-entries
The 10 most likely Lions first-round draft targets at No. 29 overall (Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia: Probably the least likely of the candidates here to wind up being the Lions pick, Lassiter is typically projected in the 40-60 overall range. If we’ve learned anything about Holmes in his three drafts it’s that he cares not for projected ranges for players. Lassiter is a very good schematic fit and has proven big-game coverage experience, though his long speed isn’t ideal.) (4-15-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-2024-nfl-draft-most-likely-first-round-targets/
Boom or Bust: riskiest prospect at every position in the 2024 NFL Draft (Cornerback - Kamari Lassiter, Geogria. The best things about Lassiter’s game are great. He is a very smart player, young and has great anticipation. But he plays conservative and if you hesitate in the NFL you lose. This also extends to him in run support. He’s going to need a specific scheme to maximize his skill set.) (4-14-24): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-draft-keon-coleman-drake-maye-kamari-lassiter/
13 best cornerbacks in 2024 NFL Draft, ranked (8. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: There are size concerns present as Lassiter measured under 6-feet and weighing just 186 pounds. Lassiter plays significantly bigger on tape though. The Bulldogs defender is extremely competitive and physical in the contact window. Lassiter is also versatile enough to play both nickel and boundary corner. That positional flexibility will endear itself to NFL defensive coordinators throughout this process.) (4-12-24): https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2024/4/4/24107064/2024-nfl-draft-cb-rankings-cooper-dejean-quinyon-mitchell
2024 NFL Draft: Top 10 CBs don't feature one particular standout, but it's a good class (6. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: Lassiter isn’t a great athlete and lacks ideal size, but he is a competitive and smart player who sees the game well and is constantly in the right position. He won’t be right for every landing spot, but he can be a positive starter in the right role that allows him to use his smarts and doesn’t ask him to hold up in man coverage all the time.) (4-11-24): https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nfl-draft-top-10-cbs-dont-feature-one-particular-standout-but-its-a-good-class-140050340.html
2024 NFL Draft CB rankings: 5 first-round grades among top 10 prospects (6. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia — 6-0, 186, Junior. Overview: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart lured Lassiter back to his native state of Georgia after the latter played his prep ball in Alabama. The results speak for themselves, with the gifted defensive back helping the Bulldogs win back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022. Lassiter enjoyed his finest statistical season in 2023, earning Second Team All-SEC honors by leading Georgia with seven pass breakups. He's headed to the NFL to join several of his former Georgia teammates, leaving the SEC with 86 tackles, including 8.5 for loss and 14 pass breakups over three seasons, as well as an interception. Strengths: Light feet, which allow him to accelerate smoothly upfield and explode downhill in a flash. Scrappy and agitative, crowding wideouts and leaving little room for quarterbacks to squeeze the ball. Aggressive in run support, charging toward the line of scrimmage like a linebacker and showing above average physicality for the position as a tackler. Scheme versatile, possessing the agility and speed to handle man coverage, as well as the awareness and reliable open-field tackling necessary for zone. Played almost exclusively on the outside, but possesses the toughness and awareness to handle nickel duties. Concerns: Showed good but not great top-end speed (4.50) at the Georgia pro day after opting not to run the 40-yard dash at the Combine. Uses a side shuffle rather than a traditional backpedal and shows some stickiness while flipping his hips to turn and run. Better at disrupting passes than stealing them, turning 14 career PBUs into just one career interception (and that came in 2021). Very physical with active, aggressive hands that could draw penalty flags in the NFL (drawing six in three years at Georgia). Summary: Lassiter is among my favorite of the so-called "second-tier" corners in this class, possessing the tenacity and toughness that usually translate into success at the NFL level. If he were a tick faster or had softer hands for interceptions, he might be viewed as a first-round prospect. Instead, he'll make some NFL team look smart by landing him on Day 2 and starting him for years. Grade: Second round) (4-11-24): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2024-nfl-draft-cb-rankings-5-first-round-grades-among-top-10-prospects
2024 NFL Draft: Five players who could be surprise first-round picks (CB KAMARI LASSITER, GEORGIA (PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 38): Lassiter impressed at Georgia with his instincts and ability in multiple assignments. He earned an 85.4 defensive grade in 2023, ranking ninth among Power Five cornerbacks, and forced 10 incompletions at a rate of 25.6%. Lassiter placed sixth in man coverage grade, allowing only three completions on 15 targets, while earning a 73.8 coverage grade in zone. Lassiter did not allow a touchdown in two of his three seasons at Georgia, and recorded a 25.0% first down-plus-touchdown rate (sixth best). Questions remain about his speed, athleticism and lack of ball production. He posted a 4.65-second 40-yard dash time at his pro day and is regarded as a good, not great, athlete. Lassiter notched only one career interception (2021) in college and had six combined forced incompletions before 2023.) (4-9-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-five-surprise-first-round-picks
2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Cornerbacks (8. CB KAMARI LASSITER, GEORGIA - PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 38. Lassiter is a competitive, scheme-versatile cornerback who can succeed in both man and zone assignments. While he isn't the best athlete at the position, he makes up for it in many ways, including through instincts and anticipation. He projects as a priority Day 2 selection as a future CB2.) (4-8-24): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-position-rankings-cornerbacks
Scout's Notebook: Breakout prospects to watch (Kamari Lassiter: The ultra-competitive cover corner possesses the size and game to make pass catchers on the perimeter miserable. Lassiter excels at challenging wideouts in bump-and-run coverage, utilizing his length and physicality to shrink passing windows outside of the numbers. In addition, he flashes enough quickness and agility to handle occasional duties as a slot defender in sub-packages. As a rock-solid tackler with some pass-rush potential, the Georgia standout has the skills needed to thrive as a utility defender in the defensive backfield.) (4-5-24): https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-keon-coleman-bralen-trice-among-10-prospects-whose-tape-trumps-subpar-testing
2024 NFL Draft: Four cornerbacks that fit the Detroit Lions (Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: Give me Lassiter on the Lions for the simple fact that I want to see the footage of his interview with Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn during the pre-draft process. Meanwhile, I need to see Brad Holmes get fired up about drafting a physical defender that has infectious energy on every snap. Lassiter is a physical and hard-hitting at 5’11” and 186 pounds. The biggest question mark about his game is his long speed. There’s been mixed reports on his 40-yard dash time from the Georgia Pro Day with times of 4.50 seconds and others around 4.65 seconds. Regardless, he can be asset in pass coverage with safety help over the top and he’ll be at his best when having to come up and play the run. Best suited to play in press-man, I could see the Lions valuing a player such as Lassiter due to his experience and production out of Cover 1 and Cover 3 defenses. He’d likely have to be the selection at pick 29 but there’s a chance that the Lions could land him somewhere in the top-45 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft.) (4-2-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-draft-2024-cornerback-prospects-lassiter-devonshire-abrams-draine-melton/
2024 NFL Draft Stock – Post-Combine II (Down - Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia: I had Lassiter going very late in the first round of my 2024 mock draft, but Lassiter hurt himself with a disappointing pro day. His 40 time was in the 4.6s, and that is scary slow for an NFL cornerback. Lassiter also is not the biggest of corners, so he could be more likely to go during Round 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft after his pro-day performance.) (3-19-24): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024stock_28.php
Notes from 2024 Georgia Pro Day: Amarius Mims garnering interest, Brock Bowers' suitors line up (Cornerback Kamari Lassiter timed the 40 anywhere from 4.52 to 4.55. He grades as a Day 2 selection and is getting a lot of attention from the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans.) (3-14-24): https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-notes-2024-georgia-pro-day-amarius-mims-garnering-interest-brock-bowers-suitors-line
Players To Watch During Georgia Pro Day 2024: Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey Aim To Dazzle Scouts (Kamari Lassiter, Cornerback: Kamari Lassiter is a smooth mover in space who has battled some athleticism questions from scouts throughout this process. He didn’t run the 40 or do any of the jumps at the NFL Combine, but Lassiter did go through the agility drills and handled them with aplomb. Putting up good numbers at the Georgia Pro Day would help lessen those concerns and cement his status as a first-round selection.) (3-13-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/georgia-pro-day-2024/
Top CBs in the 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Terrion Arnold, Quinyon Mitchell, and Others (6. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: The Georgia defense has long been a producer of top-flight CB talent, and the Bulldogs have another potential early-round CB prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft cycle with Kamari Lassiter. Lassiter had 3.5 TFLs, a half-sack, and eight deflections this year, but his impact exceeded the stat sheet. At 6’0″ and 186 pounds, he’s lean but has exceptional proportional length and plays with a kind of wiry strength. Lassiter is a smooth athlete who can glide upfield in side-saddle and zone, and he’s visibly improved his man technique efficiency in 2023 while also flashing his playmaking upside. In run support, he’s an absolute one-man wrecking crew.) (3-8-24): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-cbs-nfl-draft-2024/
NFL Combine results: 10 standouts from the cornerback group (Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (5-foot-11 1⁄2, 186 pounds): Lassiter had a very nice day, but through almost every drill, I just kept seeing skills that translated better to the slot than the outside. He’s very quick and smooth, but he looks like a nickelback.) (3-1-24): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/1/24087858/nfl-combine-results-10-standouts-cornerback-group-2024-draft
NFL combine: CB class is talented without a clear No. 1 — which is good news for plenty of teams (Kamari Lassiter, Georgia - Lassiter is a silky smooth man coverage cornerback who was asked to carry some tough assignments for the Georgia Bulldogs over the past few years. He might not be as touted as the rest of the group, but he’s as battle-tested as they come.) (2-29-24): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-combine-cb-class-is-talented-without-a-clear-no-1--which-is-good-news-for-plenty-of-teams-014010147.html
2024 NFL Combine preview: 10 cornerbacks the Detroit Lions should watch (Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (6-foot-0, 180 pounds): Lassiter took on a strong leadership role at Georgia and plays with the mentality and attitude Detroit would love to have in their secondary. He’s highly intelligent and communicative with his teammates, thrives in zone coverage (he’s solid in man, but better in zone), and can play both on the outside and in the slot, which are all traits that drew the Lions to Cam Sutton last offseason.) (2-27-24): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/27/24083694/2024-nfl-combine-preview-10-cornerbacks-prospects-detroit-lions
Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter fits the Lions 1st-round pick (2-26-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/02/26/kamari-lassiter-draft-profile-detroit-lions-1st-round-pick/
10 preliminary candidates to be the Lions top NFL draft pick at No. 29 overall (Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia: Highly attentive, properly aggressive outside corner with experience playing both off-man and Cover-3 zone for a top-notch defense that cranks out players into the NFL. Lassiter is very quick to attack and brings very good power for a 180-pound corner. Lassiter can turn and run with speedy receivers, though wideouts who can break inside quickly can give him trouble. The 6-footer needs to clean up his grabbing on inside releases and show better eye discipline. He’s a confident player with real upside, and his aggressive playing style definitely fits Detroit.) (2-8-24): https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-draft-10-candidates-to-be-first-round-pick-scouting-profiles/
2024 NFL Draft Cornerback top 5 rankings 1.0 (2. Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia: A versatile and athletically gifted cornerback who competed against the best of the best in the SEC, Kamari Lassiter adds yet another projected NFL stud to the Bulldog’s impressive resume. While Lassiter isn’t quite the desired size of a number one corner, he has the experience and athletic prowess to make up for any surrendered early in the route. Expect Lassiter to be valued highly for his ability to walk in and start at multiple positions day one in the NFL.) (2-8-24): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-draft-cornerback-top-5-rankings-1-0/
Here are 3 Georgia players to know before FSU football takes on the Bulldogs (12-30-23): https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2023/12/30/here-are-3-georgia-players-to-know-before-fsu-football-takes-on-the-bulldogs/72036350007/
Orange Bowl Prospect Preview: Will Brock Bowers, Amarius Mims Play? (Kamari Lassiter, CB: Despite having played his way into top-50 territory as a 2024 NFL Draft prospect, Kamari Lassiter is playing in the Orange Bowl without hesitation, rallying with his teammates for one more game. Lassiter has the speed, explosiveness, and tenacity to win over evaluators, and in 2023, he improved his technique and showcased impressive ball skills at the catch point.) (12-30-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/orange-bowl-prospect-preview-draft-2023/
Cornerbacks Lions Could Target in 2024 NFL Draft (Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: Lassiter is the latest cornerback to come through what has been a historically good Georgia defense over the last several seasons. As the Bulldogs attempt to three-peat, the cornerback is set to play a big role down the stretch. The junior has not allowed a touchdown this season, while being targeted a total of 36 times. His abilities in coverage can be improved, though, as he needs to continue developing physically to support his lean frame. Lassiter has some versatility, and could wind up sliding inside at the next level. But, some of that could depend on his testing numbers at the NFL Combine. ) (11-18-23): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/cornerbacks-lions-could-target-2024-nfl-draft
2024 NFL Draft: College Football Game Recaps – Week 11 (Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter continued his excellent season, providing blanket coverage on the Ole Miss receivers. Early in the first quarter, Lassiter had blanket coverage on a deep ball downfield and almost made a diving interception on the incomplete pass. In the third quarter, Ole Miss threw at Lassiter on a third down, and he knocked the pass away to get his defense off the field. Lassiter does not have big production, but that’s in large part because teams have avoided throwing at him. He is very consistent at running the route to prevent separation. Behind this season of good tape, Lassiter looks like a future first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.) (11-12-23): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024recap_11.php
2024 NFL Draft Stock – Week 10 (Up - Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia: For the NFL, Lassiter looks like a starter and a player who could be a quality starter early in his career. While Lassiter is a good cover corner with quality size, speed and athleticism. That being said, he does not look as smooth and instinctive as say recent top-five corner prospects like Sauce Gardner and Derek Stingley. Depending on how Lassiter plays over the rest of this year and performs in the pre-draft workouts, he looks more like someone who could go as high as the middle of Round 1 to as low as the early portion of Round 2, similar to Joey Porter Jr. last year. Lassiter could be a quality pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.) (11-7-23): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024stock_10.php
College Football Week 10: PFF Team of the Week and Player Awards (Flex: CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia) (11-5-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-10-pff-team-of-the-week-and-player-awards
2024 NFL Draft: College Football Game Recaps – Week 10 (There were a few future NFL defensive backs in this game, and both of were them taking on some quality receiving talent. Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter could be in the running to be the top corner for the 2024 NFL Draft. In the fourth quarter, Lassiter possibly gave up a reception of over 20 yards when he let a receiver run behind him while while he looked back at the quarterback. Safety Javon Bullard was late coming over the top, which let the completion drop in. If the coverage called was zone, then the reception was Bullard’s fault. If the call was for man, then Lassiter blew the coverage by letting his receiver get open behind him. It looked more like zone given the way Lassiter didn’t run after the receiver made his break. Shortly later, Lassiter did a nice job of smothering an out route and slapping a pass away. However, he appeared to pull something on the play as afterward trainers gave him attention and took him out. For the NFL, Lassiter looks like a starter and a player who could be a quality starter early in his career. While Lassiter is a good cover corner with quality size, speed and athleticism. That being said, he does not look as smooth and instinctive as say recent top-five corner prospects like Sauce Gardner and Derek Stingley. Depending on how Lassiter plays over the rest of this year and performs in the pre-draft workouts, he looks more like a prospect who could go as high as the middle of the first round and as low as the early portion of the second round, similar to Joey Porter Jr. Lassiter could be a quality pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.) (11-5-23): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024recap_10.php
Top CBs in the 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Kool-Aid McKinstry, Kalen King, and Others (9. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: The Georgia defense has long been a producer of top-flight CB talent, and the Bulldogs have another potential early-round CB prospect on the way in the 2024 NFL Draft cycle with Kamari Lassiter. Lassiter has 3.5 TFLs, a half-sack, and four deflections this year, but his impact has gone beyond the stat sheet. At 6’0″, 180 pounds, Lassiter is lean — but he has exceptional proportional length and plays with a kind of wiry strength. He’s a smooth athlete who can glide upfield in side-saddle and zone, and he’s visibly improved his man technique efficiency in 2023 while also flashing his playmaking upside.) (11-2-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-cbs-nfl-draft-2024/
College Football Week 7: 2024 NFL Draft prospects to watch, including Bo Nix vs. Michael Penix Jr. | NFL Draft (CB KAMARI LASSITER, GEORGIA VS. WR WILL SHEPPARD, VANDERBILT - Vanderbilt's odds of upsetting Georgia this weekend are slim (sorry, Brad Spielberger), but it features an intriguing NFL draft matchup. Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard has seen 18 contested targets already this season, hauling in eight of them. His strength at the catch point is his strength as a receiver. Lassiter has a 76.5 coverage grade and hasn’t yet allowed 100 receiving yards into his coverage this season.) (10-14-23): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-college-football-week-7-2024-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-bo-nix-michael-penix
2024 NFL Draft: College Football Game Recaps – Week 6 (Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter has played really well this year, and that continued against Kentucky. Lassiter had a deep pass breakup and came close to an interception, but only didn’t due to a superb play by the Kentucky receiver to knock the pass away. Lassiter has good size and quickness, is a smooth mover and plays with discipline. He looks like a corner who might end up going as high as mid-first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and should be safely off the board in Round 2 at the worst.) (10-7-23): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024recap_06.php
2024 NFL draft: Five CB prospects for Lions fans to watch (Kamari Lassiter, Georgia (6-0, 180): No. 20 Kentucky at No. 1 Georgia, 7 p.m.: Could lightning strike twice for the Lions in back-to-back drafts? It’s a possibility if Lassiter is available when they make their selection. Lassiter possesses quick feet, above-average speed, and appears to be a savant at exploiting defensive weaknesses. The primary critique against him is his lack of interceptions, having only recorded one in three years at Georgia. This season, he has already notched 12 tackles and two pass deflections. In his sophomore year, he accumulated 31 tackles, four assists, and made 15 stops. In coverage, he managed two pass deflections but no interceptions. Quarterbacks also posted an 83.7 passer rating when targeting him. Heading into this year, Lassiter was projected to be drafted early in the second round next April, a position he continues to be in contention for. As the Lions continue to overhaul their roster under General Manager Brad Holmes, keep a close watch on this Bulldog. Saturday’s matchup against Kentucky’s Devin Leary, who has struggled this season with a completion rate of under 54% of his passes, could be Lassiter’s moment to shine.) (10-7-23): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/10/2024-nfl-draft-five-cb-prospects-for-lions-fans-to-watch.html
2024 NFL Draft Stock – Week 3 (Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia: Last Saturday against South Carolina, Lassiter was going against a dangerous quarterback and passing attack, but he still managed to impress. Lassiter started the game with a good open-field tackle in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, Lassiter dodged a block and fired behind the line to get a tackle for a loss on a wide receiver screen. Later on the drive, Lassiter came close to an interception and was able to slap a pass away from a receiver on a jump ball. In the third quarter, Lassiter had blanket coverage against a big receiver, plus he had a leaping pass breakup on a third down to get his defense off the field. Lassiter generated good tape against the Gamecocks, as he showed the ability to run routes and prevent separation. Lassiter has good size, including the height and length to cover up big receivers downfield. Lassiter demonstrated the quickness and speed to stay in phase, and he illustrated the ball awareness to break up passes. His performance against South Carolina will definitely help his grade for the 2024 NFL Draft.) (9-20-23): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024stock_03.php
CFB Week 3 2023: Draft Prospects Spencer Rattler, Jer'Zhan Newton, and Malik Nabers Stand Out (The other star of this game was Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter. Lassiter played like a dawg, showing his toughness and skill against South Carolina. The Gamecocks tried to challenge UGA with wide receiver screens, but Lassiter did not like that and blew up a few. He also had a great recovery on a near interception, where he showed his speed and awareness. He defended well against Legette. Lassiter was patient and played through Legette’s hands, but he also used his right hand and spun to face the ball, replacing his right hand with his left in a pirouette. Lassiter showed his great length and leaping ability, too. He even flashed his situational awareness in Cover 3, defending an opposite-field post route. – Dalton Miller) (9-18-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb-week-3-2023-draft-prospects/
NFL Draft Notes: College Football Game Recaps (Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter has taken over as the No. 1 corner for the Bulldogs following veterans like Kelee Ringo moving on to the NFL. Lassiter was facing a dangerous quarterback and passing attack with the Gamecocks, and Lassiter impressed. Lassiter started the game with a good open-field tackle in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, Lassiter dodged a block and fired behind the line to record a tackle for a loss on a wide receiver screen. Later on the drive, Lassiter came close to an interception and was able to slap a pass away from a receiver on a jump ball. In the third quarter, Lassiter had blanket coverage against a big receiver plus made a leaping pass breakup on a third down to get his defense off the field. This was a very good tape from Lassiter, who showed the ability to run routes and prevent separation. He has good size, including the height and length to cover up big receivers downfield. Against the Gamecocks, Lassiter showed the quickness and speed to stay in phase, as well as the ball awareness to break up passes. He definitely helped his draft grade against South Carolina.) (9-17-23): https://walterfootball.com/draft2024recap_03.php
College Football Week 3: 2024 Draft prospects to watch, including QBs Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye (WR ANTWANE WELLS JR. VS. CB KAMARI LASSITER - South Carolina vs. Georgia. Wells, who came in at No. 50 on PFF’s preseason big board, has been dealing with a lower-body injury since camp. He was able to play in the first half of the North Carolina game but was ruled out for the second half because of that injury. Last year, Wells snagged seven contested catches and 20 explosive plays of 15 yards or more as the top receiver on the team. This year, it’s been a slow start due to the injury, but it sounds like he’s in a good place to play — and hopefully play well — this Saturday. He’ll get the chance to go up against Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter. The 6-foot, 180-pound Lassiter has assumed CB1 duties for the Bulldogs, with Kelee Ringo now off to the NFL. Lassiter has earned a 64.4 coverage grade so far in 2023 and has not allowed a reception yet.) (9-16-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-3-2024-draft-prospects-to-watch-including-qbs-jayden-daniels-and-drake-maye
Draft watch: 7 players to watch, including Michigan’s Kris Jenkins Jr. (Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia (Junior)
6-foot-0, 180 pounds. An excerpt from The Athletic’s Top 50, profile from Diante Lee ($): “Lassiter is a physical defensive back, and he ideally projects to the NFL as a flexible corner who can align in the slot or outside. He amassed 38 tackles last year, with 5.5 combined tackles for loss and sacks. Lassiter is a good blitzer and run-support player, and he has the play strength needed to take on blocks and finish solo tackles. As a coverage defender, he’s adequate on the perimeter but projects better in zone coverage, where he could make plays with his feel and short-area quickness. If Lassiter proves he can handle the top WR assignments for Georgia’s defense this year, he will shoot up draft boards.” How he’d fit with the Lions: The Lions future depth at outside corner is unsettled and any corner getting top-100 considerations will likely be high on their watch list radar. Lassiter is getting some solid hype early in the season and his stock is currently projecting from early second to late third, with an eye on his stock climbing with Georgia’s success.) (9-16-23): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/9/16/23866297/detroit-lions-2024-draft-watch-7-players-to-watch-including-michigans-kris-jenkins-jr
One 2024 draft prospect for each NFL team to monitor (Lions: CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: Lassiter is a relatively young prospect. As he continues to mature and settle into his role, he could really blossom. Detroit was linked to the cornerback position for most of the 2023 pre-draft process but opted for running back Jahmyr Gibbs and linebacker Jack Campbell instead. Veterans Emmanuel Moseley and Cam Sutton are slated to start on the boundary this season but the plan lacks a long-term vision. Safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, as well as Lassiter, would give the NFC North franchise an exciting collection of young secondary talent.) (8-31-23): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-draft-one-prospect-every-nfl-team-should-be-monitoring-this-college-football-season/
2024 NFL draft: Preseason CB watch list and early rankings (7. Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: Lassiter offers a high floor as a very good tackler and a savvy corner in using the sideline to help him in deep coverage. The short-range coverage and his antsy feet are the keys to being higher or lower on this list next April.) (8-15-23): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-draft-preseason-cb-watch-list-and-early-rankings/
Georgia Bulldogs Preview: Roster, Prospects, Schedule, and More (Kamari Lassiter, CB: The former four-star recruit from Savannah started opposite of Kelee Ringo a season ago, and Kamari Lassiter was easily the more consistent coverage player of the two. The Georgia coverage scheme is complex, and having a full season of starting experience under his belt could lead to a very solid breakout as a junior.) (8-1-23): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/georgia-bulldogs-preview-2024-draft/
2024 NFL Draft: 10 draft-eligible cornerbacks to know (KAMARI LASSITER, GEORGIA: Georgia tends to leave their corners on islands, making it very easy to see whether or not they’re up to snuff. Lassiter’s 190 snaps in single-coverage were sixth among Power Five corners this season. Of the sophomore’s 34 targets in single coverage, he only allowed 13 catches. He’ll be the reigning back-to-back champs’ top outside corner this season with Kelee Ringo drafted to the Philadelphia Eagles.) (6-14-23): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-10-draft-eligible-cornerbacks-to-know
Scouting the Nation 2024 NFL Draft: SEC Edition (CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia: Georgia’s top returning outside cornerback, Lassiter, is very good in press coverage. He is physical, patient and has the long speed to stick with receivers downfield. His overall technique was impressive for a first year starter and he has all the traits to take another leap in year two as a starter. The league values size, speed and length at cornerback, which Lassiter has. That, combined with the way Lassiter plays the cornerback position, will entice teams early on in the draft. Lassiter has the talent to be Georgia’s next first round cornerback.) (6-2-23): https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/scouting-the-nation-2024-nfl-draft-sec-edition
10 college football breakout candidates for the 2023 season (DB KAMARI LASSITER, GEORGIA: A former four-star prospect, Lassiter has been contributing to the Bulldogs' defense since his true freshman season. Now a junior, he’s coming off a 2022 season where he started 15 games. He recorded a 74.9 overall grade with an 80.9 run-defense grade and a 73.2 coverage grade. At 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, he played more than 700 snaps as the Bulldogs' outside cornerback opposite Kelee Ringo, who departed via the 2023 NFL Draft. With a year of starting experience under his belt, he’s poised to break out in 2023.) (5-18-23): https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-breakout-candidates-2023-season
2024 NFL Draft Watch List: 10 prospects to know at every defensive position (KAMARI LASSITER, GEORGIA: Georgia tends to leave its cornerbacks on islands, making it very easy to see whether they’re up to snuff. Lassiter’s 190 snaps in single coverage were the sixth most in the Power Five in 2022. Of the sophomore’s 34 targets in single coverage, he allowed only 13 catches. He’ll be the reigning back-to-back champs’ top outside cornerback this season with Kelee Ringo now in the NFL.) (5-10-23): https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-watch-list-10-prospects-to-know-every-defensive-position
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