Falcons add Georgia safety in Draft Wire’s latest 3-round mock

After winning their previous two games, the Falcons are unlikely to land Ohio State defensive end Chase Young in the 2020 NFL Draft.

3rd round (No. 70): Richard Lecounte, S, Georgia

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The Falcons need secondary help. With their third-round pick, Easterling has the team drafting Georgia safety Richard Lecounte. Pro-Bowler Keanu Neal went down for the second straight year with a season-ending injury, which is cause for concern for any player. Lecounte led the Bulldogs in tackles last season and has recorded three interceptions, nine pass deflections, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles over his college career.

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