Darius Lassiter News, Rumors, Updates - BYU Cougars

Will miss first half of Alamo Bowl Lassiter will miss the first half of the Alamo Bowl against Colorado after being ejected in the fourth quarter of BYU's win over Houston, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City re...

Impact Lassiter has been one of BYU's top receivers this season, reeling in 43 receptions fro 679 yards and four touchdowns. The wideout won't be able to play in the first half of what should be his final collegiate game as he looks to help propel the Cougars to an 11-win season in 2024.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held without a catch in win Lassiter reeled in 0 of 4 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 30-18 victory against Houston.

Impact Lassiter failed to reel in any of his four targets in the victory, and it's the first time this season that he failed to record a catch. His result was likely due to BYU's overall difficulty in generating production in the passing game against Houston, but it's a sour note to end on for the senior. He'll try to get back on track in BYU's upcoming bowl game, where he'll have another chance to show his stuff to NFL scouts.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surpasses century mark in loss Lassiter accrued five receptions (on 10 targets) for 103 yards during Saturday's 28-23 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Although Lassiter only managed to grab half of his targets, he made the most of his receptions with a big yardage total. Jojo Phillips ended as the only wide receiver to find the end zone, extending Lassiter's touchdown drought to four games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler's Darius Lassiter comes full circle for BYU's battle with Arizona State football Chandler’s Darius Lassiter comes full circle for BYU's battle with Arizona State football.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Tepid total in defeat Lassiter hauled in 3 of 6 targets for 26 yards during Saturday's 17-13 defeat against Kansas.

Impact Lassiter suffered from a mediocre outing from Jake Retzlaff, as the Cougars came up shot in the low-scoring defensive battle. The senior has compiled a respectable 576 yards and four touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in four catches Lassiter notched four receptions (on 13 targets) for 46 yards during Saturday's 22-21 win versus Utah.

Impact Lassiter was a victim of Utah's solid passing defense in the win despite getting several more targets than teammate Chase Roberts. Lassiter's 13 targets are evidence of Retzlaff's confidence in him, so his outlook for the final three games of the season is positive.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs four balls in victory Lassiter posted four receptions (on five targets) for 54 yards during Saturday's 37-24 win over UCF.

Impact Lassiter has compiled 504 receiving yards and four touchdowns over seven games, which is enough to lead the team. Both Lassiter and Chase Roberts have 31 receptions, which is a good example of how evenly split the target share is. It's difficult to pinpoint the better producer weekly, which limits the ability to use them in fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays the hero in victory Lassiter hauled in 6 of 8 targets for 129 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 38-35 win versus Oklahoma State.

Impact Lassiter had his best showing of the season and caught the pivotal touchdown with 10 seconds left on the clock. Lassiter and Chase Roberts have enjoyed great totals thanks to Jake Retzlaff's production. Through seven games, Lassiter has accrued 450 receiving yards and four touchdowns

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 86 receiving yards in win Lassiter compiled five receptions (on 11 targets) for 86 yards during Saturday's 41-19 win versus Arizona.

Impact BYU's receiving corps continues to reap the benefits of Jake Retzlaff's excellent play. Lassiter led the team in receiving yards but didn't find the end zone. He's on pace for a career season with 21 receptions for 321 yards and three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once in win Lassiter caught two passes for 47 yards and a tochdown durng Saturday's 34-28 win over Baylor.

Impact Lassiter and Chase Roberts are enjoying a productive season with Jake Retzlaff under center. The 5-0 Cougars are set to make waves in the BIg 12 as long as Retzlaff continues to perform well, and Lassiter's fantasy value will correspond with his quarterback's success.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs touchdown in victory Lassiter reeled in 3 of 5 targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-9 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Lassiter and Chase Roberts are enjoying productive seasons with Jake Retzlaff under center. The 5-0 Cougars are poised to make some noise in the quest for the Big 12, and as long as Retzalff performs well, Lassiter's fantasy value should be secure as one of his leading targets.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 BYU Cougars vs. Baylor Bears Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

BYU's Jake Retzlaff throws a DOT to Darius Lassiter on a 44-yard passing TD vs. Baylor

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Finds end zone in win Lassiter gathered in 3 of 5 targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-9 win versus Kansas State.

Impact Lassiter now has eight catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns through four games. Assuming Jake Retzlaff's continues turning in solid results, Lassiter's totals should continue to climb, although Chase Roberts' stat lines will likely exceed him.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records 62 recceiving yards Lassiter gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 62 yards during Friday's 18-15 win against Southern Methodist.

Impact Jake Retzlaff had a difficult time finding his favorite targets in Friday's win, but Lassiter managed to grab two receptions with one going for 57 yards in the third quarter. Lassiter and the rest of the receiving corps was mostly quiet otherwise.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Week 2 Lassiter (not injury related) will rejoin the Cougars for Friday's matchup with SMU, Jarom Jordan of BYU Sports Nation reports.

Impact Lassiter, who sat out during BYU's season opener against Southern Illinois with an NCAA waiver issue, will suit up against the Mustangs on Friday. The 6-foot-2 redshirt senior wideout recorded 29 receptions for 365 yards and four touchdowns across nine appearances with BYU in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Lassiter will miss Saturday's game against Southern Illinois to satisfy terms of his waiver granted by the NCAA, BYU announcer Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact Saturday will mark Lassiter's lone absence of the 2024 campaign due to the issue, but he'll be back in uniform next week. The senior is coming off a season in which he tallied 29 grabs for 365 yards and four touchdowns over nine games in 2023.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

BYU wide receiver Darius Lassiter nearly had to leave the program this offseason. Now he is back to anchor BYU's offense. BYU wide reciever Darius Lassiter nearly had to leave the program this offseason. Now he is back to anchor BYU’s offense.

JULY 30, 2024 • SLTRIB.COM

BYU WR Darius Lassiter Will Return for One More Season On Monday, BYU starting wide receiver Darius Lassiter announced that he will return to BYU for his final season of eligibility. Lassiter alw...

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

BYU WR Darius Lassiter Will Return for One More Season On Monday, BYU starting wide receiver Darius Lassiter announced that he will return to BYU for his final season of eligibility. Lassiter alw...

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

BYU WR Darius Lassiter Will Return for One More Season On Monday, BYU starting wide receiver Darius Lassiter announced that he will return to BYU for his final season of eligibility. Lassiter alw...

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Good to go Saturday Lassiter (undisclosed) is ready to play Saturday against Oklahoma, BYU radio announcer Greg Wrubell reports.

Impact Lassiter was believed to be nearing his return to the field ahead of Week 12, and it appears he'll make that return Saturday. He was playing well prior to the injury, notching nine grabs for 122 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets in the two games prior to absences the past two weeks.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Better chance to play in Week 12 Lassiter (undisclosed) has a better chance to play against Oklahoma, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact BYU's head coach Kalani Sitake said there is a much better chance Lassiter plays this week compared to Week 11, but it is not certain. So for now, his availability status is questionable Saturday against Oklahoma.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Lassiter will not suit up for Saturday's game against West Virginia, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Lasiteris coming off a combined 17 targets and nine catches over the last two weeks, turning them into 122 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately, the senior wideout will not be able to give it a go Saturday. He'll have another chance to rejoin the action next week against Iowa State.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine targets in win over Texas Tech Lassiter posted four catches (on nine targets) for 47 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 27-14 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact Lassiter had an impressive one-handed catch along the sideline against the Red Raiders. The Eastern Michigan transfer is making an impact with his new team with 23 catches (on 42 targets) for 272 yards and four touchdowns. BYU will play at Texas next week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 22 BYU Cougars vs. Baylor Bears Highlights | FOX College Football

BYU's Jake Retzlaff throws a DOT to Darius Lassiter on a 44-yard passing TD vs. Baylor