The Texans ranked 23rd in pass defense last year, so if they are to reach their potential in 2024, second-round pick Kamari Lassiter is key.
During the pre-draft process, Texans general manager Nick Caserio proclaimed that it would be difficult for an incoming rookie to make a 'significant impact' for Houston in 2024. It was a reasonable statement, considering the team's construction. The high-profile additions the franchise has made — wide receiver Stefon Diggs, edge rusher Danielle Hunter, running back Joe Mixon, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, defensive lineman Denico Autry — to bolster its C.J.
He didn't have great ball production at Georgia, either . But his early emergence shouldn't be totally surprising. He was a terrific cover corner at the highest level of college football. A second-team All-SEC selection last season, Lassiter allowed just a 38.5% completion rate in coverage, No. 1 in the conference and fourth-best among FBS cornerbacks who played at least 299 coverage snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. He also posted a 6.
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