HOUSTON – Kamari Lassiter can’t wait.
The anticipation is building fast.
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And that goes beyond his usual routine as the Pro Bowl corner gets ready for organized team activities that launched Wednesday.
Lassiter is also fired up about the crack of the bat and the fun of giving back with his inaugural celebrity softball game June 20 in Sugar Land at Constellation Field.
“I’m extremely excited, extremely blessed,” Lassiter told KPRC 2 on Tuesday. “We’ve got a great group of guys coming out, a couple guests, celebrity stars. It’s gonna be a really fun day.”
The list of scheduled participants is dotted with several of Lassiter’s teammates as well as NFL players across the league. Tickets and details are available at www.k3softball.com
The game includes Texans players Jalen Pitre, Nico Collins, Azeez Al-Shaair, Calen Bullock, Tank Dell, Henry To’oTo’o, Jaylin Smity, Jaylen Reed and Jamal Kill. Several NFL players are set to attend, including Baltimore Ravens safety and former University of Georgia standout Malaki Starks along with Kamren Kinchens, Dallas Turner, Javon Bulard, Tykee Smith, Jarrian Jones and Jamal Shead along with former NBA all-star Nate Robinson.
“I just want everyone to come out and just see us, be us,” Lassiter said. “A lot of times people see us whenever we’re on the field and they very rarely get to see us off the field. We’re just normal people.
“We like to laugh and joke. We like to play. So, it’s just gonna be a time for us to just be ourselves and have a little fun while doing it.
The game, presented by Clear Vision, will include giveaways, a home run derby and community involvement.
Who’s the best softball player?
No contest, according to Lassiter.
“Me, you’re looking at him,” Lassiter said. “I’m all-around. I’m a home run hitter. I’m a defensive guru.”
Lassiter intercepted a career-high four passes last season for the NFL’s top-ranked defense.
Since being drafted in the second round out of Georgia two seasons ago, Lassiter has intercepted seven passes and established himself as one of the top corners in the league.
On and off the field, Lassiter is dedicated. And he’s inspired by the example of his parents, Kammie and Kenneth.
“It comes a lot for my family, just being raised by two hard-working, God-fearing people,” Lassiter said. “That’s instilled in me, but I feel like this event is really just something to put my name on as a staple to be in the city Houston.
“Something that I could do year in and year out. Just have people come out and just enjoy a day where we can all just be together.”
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com