Richie Grant

Richie Grant

26-Year-Old SafetyS
Atlanta Falcons
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After a modest rookie campaign, the 2021 second-round pick won a starting job last year and totaled 123 tackles, seven pass defenses, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 appearances for the Falcons. Grant still has two years remaining on his first pro contract and is considered the early favorite to remain a first-team defender even after the offseason addition of safety Jessie Bate, which would send Jaylinn Hawkins to a reserve role. However, Atlanta has more secondary depth in 2023 than they did in 2022, so things could change quickly if Grant doesn't play up to par. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $8.27 million contract with the Falcons in June of 2021.
Strong 2023 campaign
SAtlanta Falcons
January 17, 2024
Grant (neck) finished 2023 with 103 tackles (37 solo), six pass defenses, 3.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception in 17 appearances.
ANALYSIS
Grant, a 2021 second-round pick, was a regular starter for a second straight season and has recorded back-to-back 100-tackle campaigns. In 2023, Grant notched his first three sacks of his career and recorded his third interception over the last two seasons. He lost some snaps over the final couple of weeks to DeMarcco Hellams but appeared in all 17 games and finished strong with a 10-tackle performance, including a sack, in Week 18. The addition of Jessie Bates didn't negatively impact Grant's production, and the duo figures to be back in 2024, though Grant is entering the final year of his rookie deal and may have to fend off Hellams for playing time.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Richie Grant's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
200 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.54 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.27 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.78 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.5 in
 
Broad Jump
129 in
 
Bench Press
12 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
32.63 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
The 2021 second-round pick appeared in 16 games as a rookie and totaled 35 tackles, two pass deflections, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Grant never settled in as a regular starter during his rookie campaign, but with Atlanta in the midst of a rebuild, he'll likely get plenty of opportunities to seize that role from free-agent signee Dean Marlowe.
A three-time, first-team All-AAC safety at UCF, Grant was selected by the Falcons in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old is poised to compete with free-agent addition Erik Harris for the starting role at free safety. However, Grant could prove to be a valuable IDP asset if he wins the job and his playmaking (17 forced turnovers the last three years) and tackling (291 stops in 33 starts) carries over to the NFL level.
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Nursing neck injury
SAtlanta Falcons
Neck
November 8, 2023
Grant (neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Another solid game
SAtlanta Falcons
October 30, 2023
Grant recorded nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defense during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Titans.
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Gets first pick of season
SAtlanta Falcons
October 24, 2023
Grant recorded eight tackles (five solo) and an interception in Sunday's 16-13 win at the Buccaneers.
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Season-high 11 stops
SAtlanta Falcons
October 2, 2023
Grant recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 23-7 loss to Jacksonville.
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Modest production in win
SAtlanta Falcons
September 18, 2023
Grant recorded four tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 25-24 win over the Packers.
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