Georgia’s CB, Kamari Lassiter has impressed everyone with his explosiveness, aggressiveness, footwork, and ability to read the ball. Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, Lassiter did his schooling at the American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa after moving away from Savannah as a teenager.
He joined the University of Georgia to major in Housing Management & Policy and Sport Management, but he also formed a partnership with Keele Ringo in 2022, when he was a sophomore. Although he was a part of the most dominant defense in college football, he was a standout performer too, helping him receive the James E. Farish Football Scholarship and the Football Legacy Scholarship Endowment.
Meet the parents of Kamari Lassiter: Kenneth Carter II and Kammie Carter
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Kamari Lassiter was born on January 23rd, 2003 to father Kenneth Carter II and mother Kammie Carter. His mother Kammie is 40 years old and is serious about her son’s football career. Her X account is filled with pictures of Kamari from his childhood days.
🖤🖤🖤 @kamari_lassiter #K3 #FamilyOva3verything pic.twitter.com/H1d1K9IWqg
— K3’s Mom (@MomKamari) April 16, 2023
Kamari’s father Kenneth is working as a community manager at the Scion Group as of 2024. He is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and did his BA in Criminal Justice from Savannah University from 2005 to 2010. He joined Ashford University in 2014 for his Masters in Organizational Management/HRM and graduated with a 3.4 GPA, after which he worked in multiple roles.
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Kamari’s parents are excited about his successful football journey, as they are often spotted attending his games. Now, it’s up to the CB of Georgia to uplift the expectations of his parents in the NFL.
NFL prospect of Kamari Lassiter
Kamari did not participate in the NFL Combine, which has affected his ratings, as he has a prospect grade of 6.22, resulting in his 22nd rank among CBs. Billed at 5’11 and 186 lbs, Kamari is athletic and has the instinct for his position. NFL analyst Lance Zierlein writes, “Lassiter has the athleticism and dog to play press-man coverage and all forms of zone.” With such talent, Kamari is expected to be drafted in Round 3 of the upcoming draft.
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ESPN’s Matt Bowen stated earlier that he feels Kamari Lassiter could be a great fit for the Green Bay Packers as a secondary to Jeff Hafley. Bowen writes, “He’s competitive and aggressive in man coverage schemes, and he sees plays develop quickly when playing zone coverage. Lassiter has the physical style to tackle on the perimeter, too.”
In another mock NFL draft by The Houston Chronicle, Lassiter was drafted by the Houston Texans. Where do you guys think he’ll end up? Let us know in the comments.