Kwamie Lassiter II facts for kids
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Lassiter with the Memphis Showboats in 2025
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| No. 18 – Memphis Showboats | |||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | January 21, 1998 Chandler, Arizona, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Hamilton (Chandler, Arizona) | ||||
| College: | Kansas (2016–2021) | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2022 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
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Kwamie Lassiter II was born on January 21, 1998. He is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Memphis Showboats. This team is part of the United Football League (UFL).
Before playing professionally, Kwamie played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks. In 2022, he joined the Cincinnati Bengals as a player who was not chosen in the main draft.
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College Football Journey
Kwamie Lassiter II played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks. He played for five seasons, from 2016 to 2021. During his time there, he caught 148 passes. These catches gained him a total of 1,550 yards. He also scored seven touchdowns. His strong performance earned him special mentions in the Big 12 Conference twice.
Professional Football Career
Kwamie Lassiter II started his professional career in 2022. He has played for two different teams so far.
Time with the Cincinnati Bengals
Kwamie was not picked in the 2022 NFL draft. However, the Cincinnati Bengals signed him on May 13, 2022. He was later released from the main team on August 30. But he quickly rejoined them on their practice squad the next day. On November 26, 2022, he was moved to the active roster. This allowed him to play in a game against the Tennessee Titans.
On January 31, 2023, Kwamie signed a new contract with the Bengals. He was released again on August 29, 2023. The very next day, he signed back onto their practice squad. On October 7, 2023, he was moved to the active roster for a game. This game was against the Arizona Cardinals. It was only his second NFL game ever. His father, Kwamie Lassiter, played for the Cardinals for eight seasons. In this game, Kwamie II made his first professional catch. It was a 2-yard reception. After the game, he returned to the practice squad.
The Bengals signed Kwamie to another contract on January 8, 2024. However, he was released by the team on August 23, 2024.
Joining the Memphis Showboats
On December 5, 2024, Kwamie Lassiter II signed with the Memphis Showboats. This team is part of the United Football League (UFL). He is currently playing for them.
About Kwamie's Family
Kwamie Lassiter II comes from a family of football players. He is named after his father, Kwamie Lassiter. His father also played college football at Kansas. Then, his father played for 10 seasons in the NFL. He mostly played for the Arizona Cardinals.
Kwamie has two younger brothers who also play college football. Kwinton plays for Kansas, and Darius plays for BYU. His sister, Darian, was a member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
