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UGA football: Richard LeCounte III in the running for defensive award

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 07: Richard LeCounte #2 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after a missed LSU Tigers field goal in the first half during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

UGA football safety Richard LeCounte III is one of the leaders on the defense, so it’s no surprise his name appears on the watchlist for the Lott IMPACT trophy.

UGA football fans have known for two years that Richard LeCounte III is one of the best safeties in college football.