Lecount a 5th rounder, he's another 4.8/40 DB (S box thumper) NFL.com draft profile

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RICHARD LECOUNTE III
GEORGIA
SAF

Prospect Info
COLLEGE
Georgia

HOMETOWN
Riceboro, GA

CLASS
Senior

HEIGHT
5' 10"

WEIGHT
196 lbs

ARMS
31 5/8"

HANDS
9"

Prospect Grade
5.67
Candidate For Bottom of Roster or Practice Squad

2021 Draft Results
DRAFTED BY
CLEVELAND
BROWNS
Cleveland Browns
Round 5 ‧ Pick 25
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Browns select Richard LeCounte with the No. 169 pick in 2021 draft

Player Bio
LeCounte was one of the top 30 prospects in the country, as well as a USA Today first-team All-American, when head coach Kirby Smart reeled him in out of Liberty County High School in Riceboro as his first recruit since becoming the Georgia head coach. Smart put LeCounte on the field as a true freshman, starting him once at safety (15 tackles in 10 games). The former co-Region 3-AAAA high school basketball player of the year stepped into a leadership role as a sophomore, starting 13 of 14 games played, leading the team with 74 tackles, intercepting one pass, breaking up three other throws and forcing two fumbles. LeCounte started all 14 games in 2019, leading the Bulldogs with four interceptions to go along with 61 tackles, 4.5 for loss, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles. He garnered first-team All-SEC honors in 2020 (26 tackles, three interceptions, four pass breakups) despite starting just six games before being hit by multiple cars while riding a dirt bike in early November 2020. Thankfully, his injuries did not require surgery. He suited up for the team's bowl game and led the team out of the tunnel but played only one snap -- the final play of the game. -- by Chad Reuter


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Priority free agent

Overview
Safety with a slender build but the mindset of a box thumper when flying downhill. LeCounte is very willing and capable as a striker on targets coming over the middle, but lacks the size and tackle strength to go heads-up against NFL runners and not take the worst of it. He can be opportunistic in coverage with good field awareness and decent ball skills, but his ability to carry deep speed down the field or match athleticism with quality receivers in space is a concern. He has backup potential but his lack of special teams experience might work against him.

Strengths
Good understanding of the game.
Recognizes over routes and jumps down on top of them.
More than willing to deliver a blow over the middle.
High-point leaper with hands to take it away.
Had seven interceptions over his last 14 games.
Above-average play recognition in 2019.
Quick to flip his field attention based on quarterback's actions.
Rushes downhill to challenge RPO throws
Willing combatant in run support.

Weaknesses
High-cut, slender frame.
Average open-field athlete.
Hiccups when transitioning hips.
Below-average long speed and shows fear of getting burned.
Played so deep he was a non-factor against Alabama in 2020.
Spotty angles to the ball lead to occasional big plays.
Takes the brunt of blow against bigger backs as tackler.
Below-average man-cover talent.
Hasn't played much special teams.

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Pre-draft measurables
Height 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in Weight 196 lb Arm length 31+5⁄8 in Hand span 9 in 40-yard dash 4.79 s 10-yard split 1.69 s 20-yard split 2.81 s 20-yard shuttle 4.49 s Three-cone drill 7.44 s Vertical jump 32.5 in Broad jump 10 ft 8 in

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