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Twitter reacts: Browns pick UGA DB Richard LeCounte

The Cleveland Browns selected former Georgia Bulldogs safety Richard LeCounte in the fifth round and Twitter reacted

The Cleveland Browns selected former Georgia Bulldogs safety Richard LeCounte in the fifth round with the 169th pick. LeCounte is one of the most productive defensive backs in Georgia football history.

Richard LeCounte is a playmaker on defense. The Browns are getting a big-hitter who causes a lot of turnovers. In fact, LeCounte forced a dozen turnovers over his final three seasons at the University of Georgia.

LeCounte was involved in a motorcycle accident that kept him out for the latter part of 2020 season and caused him to fall in the 2021 NFL draft. Now, the former five-star recruit out of Liberty County High School will look to continue his recovery and prepare for the 2021 NFL season.

The Cleveland Browns are getting a steal in LeCounte. Browns fans have a lot to look forward to for the upcoming season.

Here’s how social media reacted as the Cleveland Browns drafted Richard LeCounte:

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Pro Football Network ranks top-10 safety prospects for 2021 NFL Draft – Georgia’s Richard LeCounte too low

Georgia football senior Richard LeCounte ranked in the top-ten of PFN’s safety prospects for the 2020 NFL Draft.

Pro Football Network recently ranked the top-ten safety prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft.

The site included Georgia senior Richard LeCounte, but in my opinion has the Riceboro native too low.

LeCounte checked in at No. 8 on the list.

From PFN:

“One of the most well-rounded players in the class, Richard LeCounte has arguably the highest floor of any safety in this class. Consistently productive for the Bulldogs, he projects as a quality starter in the NFL. LeCounte has decent size, decent athletic ability, and a decent skill-set all around. Unfortunately, that can be both a pro and a con, as it lowers his ceiling in the NFL. Will LeCounte ever be an impact playmaker? Potentially, but I wouldn’t bet on it. However, he can be a consistent and quality starter for a long time.”

Through three seasons, two of which saw him as a full-time starter, LeCounte has racked up 150 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, five interceptions, six pass breakups, five fumble recoveries, and four forced fumbles.

LeCounte ranked as the second best prospect in the SEC, according to PFN, behind only LSU’s JaCoby Stevens.

LeCounte has established himself as a playmaker on Georgia’s elite defense. Georgia had the top-ranked scoring defense in the nation last season. LeCounte does lose his partner in crime at the safety position, J.R. Reed, though. He’ll miss Reed, but now he’s ready to run the back-end of UGA’s defense.

The former five-star recruit has forced a combined nine turnovers over the last two seasons. LeCounte recorded the second most interceptions in the SEC last season with four. He recovered the most fumbles (three) in the league as well. It’ll be a pleasure to watch his last season between the hedges.

Georgia football player profile: DB Richard LeCounte

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte will be the leader of the Bulldog defense in 2020.

Safety Richard LeCounte (#2):

Class: Senior

Height: 5-11

Weight: 190 lbs

Hometown: Riceboro, Georgia

High School: Liberty County High School

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Richard LeCounte of the Georgia Bulldogs intercepts a pass against the Baylor Bears during the Allstate Sugar Bowl. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte will be the leader of the Bulldog defense in 2020. He returned to Athens for his senior season instead of entering his name into the NFL Draft. He’ll have another shot at the college football playoffs in his final year.

LeCounte has been playing since he was a freshman, but he began starting as a sophomore. In 2018, LeCounte was the University of Georgia’s leading tackler with 74 total stops.

LeCounte has established himself as a playmaker on Georgia’s elite defense. Georgia had the top-ranked scoring defense in the nation last season. LeCounte does lose his partner in crime at the safety position, J.R. Reed. LeCounte will miss Reed, but now he’s ready to run the back-end of UGA’s defense.

Riceboro, Georgia product has forced a combined nine turnovers over the last two seasons. LeCounte recorded the second most interceptions in the SEC last season with four. He recovered the most fumbles (three) in the league as well. It’ll be a pleasure to watch his last season between the hedges.

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