Jake Lassiter enters his third season on the KSU coaching staff after an outstanding career as a student-athlete at Kennesaw State. Lassiter, a three-time All-Big South Conference selection, will serve as the offensive graduate assistant for the program.
In his first year on the coaching staff, Lassiter helped mentor three Phil Steele All-ASUN performers on the offensive line in Zion Katina, Matt Olson and Terrell Paxton.Â
Last season saw KSU begin its first year transitioning to the FBS and a new offense from a flexbone-based option attack to a pistol offense. In just the third game of the season, KSU single-game record for passing yards (309), completions (17) and pass attempts (31). On the ground, Michael Benefield to be the only player in program history with four-straight 100-yard rushing games.
As a Graduate (Fall 2021) - First Team All-Big South Conference
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» Pre-season first-team All Big South Conference
Played the most snaps on the team during the regular season with 808 ... was a pre-season first-team selection and blocked for the nation's number three rushing attack ... was the only starter on the KSU offensive line to start all 11 regular season games.
As a Senior (Spring 2021)
» All-Big South Conference First Team
Played in all five games, starting each time on the offensive line.
As a Junior (2019)
» All-Big South Conference First Team
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Played in 13 games and made 12 starts on the offensive line for the top rushing attack in the country … earned first team All-Big South honors … started 12 consecutive games, including the opening round of the FCS Playoffs at No. 11 Wofford (Nov. 30) … helped pave the way for Kennesaw State to finish No. 1 in the country in rushing yards per game at 342.4 yards per contest and average 6.3 yards per rush … blocked for a rushing offense that recorded 400+ rushing yards in a game four times, including a season-high 490 yards against North Alabama (Oct. 26) … helped KSU set the program record with 58 rushing touchdowns, including three different games with six rushing scores … part of an offensive line that allowed just 10 sacks on the year to rank No. 3 in the country at 0.64 sacks allowed per game … helped block for Bronson Rechsteiner’s program-record 221 rushing yards at Missouri State (Sept. 21).
Coffeyville Community College
Attended FAU out of high school before transferring to Coffeyville Community College and playing under head coach Aaron Flores … played in seven games and caught three passes at Coffeyville … helped lead team to a 5-6 record.
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High School
Played prep career at Coral Springs high School under head coach Vicent Ziccardi … participated in the Broward County Athletic Association All-Star Game as a senior … named to the All-Academic team by the Broward County Athletic Association.
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Personal
Son of Rick and Michelle Lassiter … has three siblings, Evan, Megan and Riley … plans on majoring in sports management.
