Texans draft Georgia corner Kamari Lassiter in second round

The Texans made their first pick of the 2024 draft, a second-round selection

Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter responds to questions during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker Iv, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

HOUSTON – The Texans made their first draft pick, addressing the cornerback position by selecting Georgia standout Kamari Lassiter.

Lassiter won two national championships with the Bulldogs.

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Lassiter (6-foot, 180 pounds, 4.65 speed in the 40-yard dash) was a second-team All-Southeastern Conference selection.

Lassister intercepted a pass and had 11 tackles as a true freshman.

He had 21 tackles and eight passes defensed last season.

He had 37 tackles last season for an outstanding Bulldogs defense.

Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.


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