Richard LeCounte explained

Richard LeCounte
Position:Safety
Birth Date:11 September 1998
Birth Place:Riceboro, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:196
College:Georgia (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:5
Draftpick:169
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • First-team All-SEC (2020)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:3
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:LeCoRi00

Richard Lee LeCounte III (born September 11, 1998) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia.

Early years

LeCounte attended Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Georgia. As a senior, he was named the 2016 Savannah Morning News Male Athlete of the Year and Football Defensive Player of the Year.[1] [2] LeCounte played in the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[3] A five star recruit, he committed to the University of Georgia to play college football.[4] Lecounte was the very first recruit to commit to Kirby Smart after Smart took the job as the head coach of his alma mater.

College career

As a true freshman at Georgia in 2017, LeCounte played in 10 games and had 15 tackles.[5] [6] As a sophomore in 2018, he started 13 of 14 games and led the team with 74 tackles and one interception.[7] As a junior in 2019, LeCounte started all 14 and had 61 tackles and four interceptions.[8] He returned to Georgia for his senior year in 2020, rather than enter the 2020 NFL draft.[9]

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

On May 1, 2021, LeCounte was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 169th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.[10] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[11]

On October 3, 2022, LeCounte was waived by the Browns and re-signed to the practice squad.[12] He was released on October 19.[13]

Los Angeles Rams

On December 14, 2022, LeCounte signed with the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams.[14] He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 9, 2023.[15] He was waived on August 14, 2023.[16]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 22, 2023, LeCounte signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[17] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[18] [19] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2024.[20] He was waived on April 24, 2024.[21]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Knight . Dennis . MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Richard LeCounte . Savannah Morning News . March 4, 2020 . March 4, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200304080801/https://www.savannahnow.com/article/20160528/SPORTS/305289861 . dead .
  2. Web site: Knight . Dennis . 2016 Football Defensive Player of the Year: Richard LeCounte, Liberty County . Savannah Morning News.
  3. Web site: 2016-12-02 . From a military town, Georgia commit Richard LeCounte excited about Army Bowl . 2024-07-21 . USA TODAY High School Sports.
  4. Web site: Tyson . Derek . UGA's Smart gets first commitment: LeCounte . ESPN.com . 2015-12-13 . 2024-07-21.
  5. Web site: Weiszer . Marc . G-Day is another chance for Georgia's Richard LeCounte to respond to coach's challenge . Savannah Morning News.
  6. https://www.macon.com/sports/college/university-of-georgia/bulldogs-beat/uga-football/article216742635.html How this Georgia defensive back has handled criticism from Kirby Smart
  7. News: Chris Starrs . For the AJC . Bigger Richard LeCounte expanding his role for Georgia . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  8. Web site: Vance . Han . It's LeCounte Time in Athens . University of Georgia Wire. USA Today . 2020-02-16 . 2024-07-21.
  9. Web site: Sudge . Brandon . Georgia safety Richard LeCounte announces decision on declaring for NFL draft . Macon Telegraph . 2020-01-04 . 2024-07-21.
  10. News: Gribble . Andrew . May 1, 2021 . 5th Round: Browns select Georgia S Richard LeCounte III with No. 169 pick in 2021 NFL Draft . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  11. Web site: Links . Zachary . 2021-05-13 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21 . 2024-07-21 . Pro Football Rumors.
  12. Web site: October 3, 2022 . Browns claim G Drew Forbes . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  13. Web site: Mueller . Jared . S Richard LeCounte III released from practice squad . Dawgs By Nature . 2022-10-19 . 2024-07-21.
  14. 1603102066351648768 . RamsNFL . LA Rams Transactions: • Signed to Practice Squad DT Khalil Davis • Practice Squad Exception DB Richard LeCounte.
  15. 1612550008045473792 . RamsNFL . LA Rams Transactions: • Reserve/Future Contracts TE Roger Carter, DB T.J. Carter, DE T.J. Carter, DB Richard LeCounte, T Max Pircher, WR Jaquarii Roberson, WR Jerreth Sterns, DE Brayden Thomas, DE Zach VanValkenburg.
  16. 1691148429517271045 . RamsNFL . LA Rams Transactions: • Waived, No Recall DB Richard LeCounte.
  17. Web site: Smith . Scott . August 22, 2023 . Bucs Add Former Browns Safety Richard Lecounte . 2024-07-21 . Buccaneers.com.
  18. Web site: Smith . Scott . August 30, 2023 . Bucs Cut Down to 53 for Regular Season, Place Ryan Jensen on IR . 2024-07-21 . Buccaneers.com.
  19. Web site: Smith . Scott . August 30, 2023 . John Wolford, Jose Ramirez Among First 14 on Practice Squad . 2024-07-21 . Buccaneers.com.
  20. Web site: Smith . Scott . January 23, 2024 . Bucs Retain 14 Practice Squad Players with Futures Contracts . 2024-07-21 . Buccaneers.com.
  21. Web site: Williams . Charean . Bucs waive CB Richard LeCounte . NBC Sports . 2024-04-24 . 2024-07-21.

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