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Richard LeCounte to the Broncos? CBS Sports’ 2021 NFL mock draft has defensive back heading to Denver.

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Richard LeCounte (2) of the Georgia Bulldogs intercepts a pass against the Baylor Bears during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes Benz Superdome on Jan. 1, 2020 in New Orleans.

The 2020 NFL draft just ended 10 days ago and the next one doesn’t begin for another 358 days, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a 𲹱early look ahead.

CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso on Monday and has the Broncos — with the No. 16 overall pick — going for Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte.

Trapasso writes: “This could be an offensive tackle, but let’s go against the grain slightly, assuming John Elway either signs or trades for a tackle next offseason. LeCounte will head into the 2020 college football season as the premier safety prospect.”

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound senior-to-be recorded career-highs in interceptions (4) and pass deflections (7) for the Bulldogs in 2019.

As for the No. 1 overall pick, that’s a no-brainer in Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who’s headed to Minshew Country with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the mock draft.

— , The Denver Post


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