Houston Texans’ DeMeco Ryans speaks out on rookie cornerback Kamari Lassiter

What impact could Houston Texans rookie Kamari Lassiter have in his rookie campaign with the team?

The Texans made a handful of moves this offseason to try to take a step toward becoming a Super Bowl contender, including acquiring wide receiver Stefon Diggs and running back Joe Mixon. They also had a strong draft, using the event to fill some holes on the roster.

One of the draft picks the Texans made to bolster their roster was cornerback Kamari Lassiter in the second round. The team’s secondary needed an upgrade, and the Texans added help via free agency and the draft.

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Lassiter was able to use rookie minicamp and OTAs to get started, and second-year head coach DeMeco Ryans took note.

“What I saw from Kamari is a guy who’s been locked up since the first day he got here, he’s been locked up. He’s done everything we’ve asked him to do. Kamari is a guy who doesn’t make the same mistake twice,” Ryans noted.

Obviously, having a hungry player like Lassiter is key to a struggling defensive backs room. There will be competition and having willing players will elevate the room as a whole. Ryans complemented Lassiter’s ability to listen, but also his ability to compete.

“He’s very competitive, he makes plays, he’s an instinctive player, and I think a lot of guys have been excited to see what he’s been able to do over the last couple of weeks,” Ryans continued. . “I’m excited to see where he’s going, he’s going in the right direction, and I’m excited to see how he comes back and where he starts in training camp.”

Lassiter being able to contribute immediately would be huge for the Houston secondary. Even though the Texas rookie is just getting started at cornerback, his production at that level of the field would be incredible as the team looks to make a jump on both sides of the ball.

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