Bengals UDFA WR making some noise at OTAs

A name to keep an eye on for the Bengals.

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One story that’s always fun to follow in the spring and summer is following undrafted free agents and their attempt at making the 53-man roster. One such player making his case at Cincinnati Bengals OTAs is WR Kwamie Lassiter II.

The former Kansas product, and son of former NFLer Kwamie Lassiter, has been making some noise during the offseason, as noted here by ESPN Bengals writer Ben Baby.

Lassiter accumulated 1,550 yards on 148 catches over four years in Lawrence, with seven touchdowns. He had his best year in 2021, with 59 catches, 653 yards and three touchdowns.

The competition for the last couple of wide receiver spots on the roster is going to be an interesting storyline to follow once the pads come on in late-July. Will Lassiter build on his impressive spring showing? We’ll soon find out.

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Bengals undrafted free agent profile: Kansas WR Kwamie Lassiter II

A look at Cincinnati Bengals undrafted free agent Kwamie Lassiter II.

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The Cincinnati Bengals went after multiple undrafted free agent wide receivers as soon as the 2022 NFL draft ended.

One of those was Coastal Carolina WR Jaivon Heiligh. The other? Kansas WR Kwamie Lassiter II, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.

Like Heiligh, it will be hard for fans to not get excited about Lassiter. He’s 5’11” and 185 pounds and last season caught 59 passes for 653 yards and three scores.

Lassiter isn’t going to blow anyone away with his athletic testing or the sheer eye test, but he’s dependable in an offense and has lots of experience on punt returns. If he can show well there, and perhaps on kick returns in training camp, he could snag the WR5 spot.

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