Davon Godchaux

Last updated

Davon Godchaux
Devon Godchaux.jpg
Godchaux in 2019
No. 92 – New England Patriots
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1994-11-11) November 11, 1994 (age 29)
Plaquemine, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school: Plaquemine (LA)
College: LSU
NFL draft: 2017  / Round: 5 / Pick: 178
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:362
Sacks:5.5
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:2
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Davon Montel Godchaux (born November 11, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). [1] He played college football at LSU from 2014 to 2016. [2] He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and played for the team from 2017 to 2020.

Contents

Early years

A native of Plaquemine, Louisiana, Godchaux attended Plaquemine Senior High School, where he was an All-State defensive lineman. He compiled 60 tackles, 22 tackles for a loss, and 4.5 sacks in his junior season in 2012, which earned him first-team All-State honors for Class 4A. In the season opener of his senior year, he tore his anterior cruciate ligament, causing him to miss the rest of the season. [3] Nonetheless he was honored as a U.S. Army All-American and attended the bowl game. [4] Regarded as a four-star recruit, Godchaux was ranked as the No. 22 defensive end prospect by ESPN. [5] He chose LSU over offers from Mississippi, Auburn, and UCLA, among others.

College career

At LSU, Godchaux started 26 games for the Tigers in three seasons. He took over as a starter after three games into his true freshman season in 2014, and he has served as a rotating player at defensive end in LSU’s 3–4 defense. [6] As a junior, Godchaux recorded 62 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, one pass defensed, and two fumble recoveries. He declared for the 2017 NFL Draft the day after the 2016 Citrus Bowl. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Godchaux pulled a hamstring during the NFL Combine and could not complete all drills. [7]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		310 lb
(141 kg)		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		5.27 s1.83 s3.04 s4.91 s7.82 s29.5 in
(0.75 m)		8 ft 8 in
(2.64 m)		22 reps
All values from 2017 NFL Combine/Pro Day [8] [9] [10]

Miami Dolphins

Godchaux was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round, 178th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft. [11]

Godchaux was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on August 5, 2020, [12] and was activated from the list two days later. [13] He was placed on injured reserve on October 16, 2020. [14]

New England Patriots

Godchaux signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots on March 23, 2021. [15] He signed a contract extension on July 27, 2022. [16]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andre Carter</span> American football player and coach (born 1979)

Rubin Andre Carter is an American football coach and former player in the National Football League (NFL) A defensive end, he played college football for the California Golden Bears, and was a unanimous All-American. The San Francisco 49ers selected him with the seventh overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, and he also played for the Washington Redskins, New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders. Carter currently is a pass rush specialist for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Dan Klecko is a former American football defensive tackle and fullback. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Temple.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ted Larsen</span> American football player (born 1987)

Theodore Larsen is a former American football guard. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at NC State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dannell Ellerbe</span> American football player (born 1985)

Dannell Antonio Ellerbe is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and has also played for the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Georgia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Love</span> American football player (born 1986)

Kyle William Love is a former American football nose tackle. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Love also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, and Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Mississippi State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Melvin Ingram</span> American football player (born 1989)

Melvin Ingram III is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina, and earned All-American honors. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round with the 18th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carl Davis (American football)</span> American football player (born 1992)

Carl Davis is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Iowa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trey Flowers</span> American football player (born 1993)

Robert Lee "Trey" Flowers III is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Arkansas.

Jordan Phillips is an American football defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jamal Adams</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jamal Lee Adams is an American football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, and was drafted sixth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Adams quickly became an impactful starter for the Jets, making the Pro Bowl twice and being named an All-Pro. In 2021, Adams signed a four-year extension with the Seahawks valued at $72 million, with a $20 million signing bonus and $38 million guaranteed, making him the highest paid safety in the NFL at that time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arden Key</span> American football player (born 1996)

Arden Key Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Duke Riley (American football)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Duke Riley is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jermaine Eluemunor</span> British-American football player (born 1994)

Jermaine Eluemunor is an American football offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and high school football for Morris Knolls High School in Denville, New Jersey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Butler (American football)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Adam Oneal Butler is an American football defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt.

Isaiah Emmanuel Wynn is an American football offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, where he played the first five years of his career.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Keion Crossen</span> American football player (born 1996)

Keion Crossen is an American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He played college football at Western Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Austin Jackson (American football)</span> American football player (born 1999)

Austin Jackson is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC and was drafted by the Dolphins in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rashard Lawrence</span> American football player (born 1998)

Rashard Lawrence is an American football nose tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kelvin Joseph</span> American football player (born 1999)

Kelvin Joseph Jr is an American football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU and Kentucky.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chasen Hines</span> American football player (born 2000)

Chasen Hines is an American football guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU.

References

  1. ↑ "Davon Godchaux (DT): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.patriots.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Dellenger, Ross (January 1, 2017). "LSU defensive lineman Davon Godchaux to enter NFL draft early". The Advocate .
  3. ↑ Lopez, Andrew (September 16, 2013). "LSU target, Plaquemine defensive end Davon Godchaux suffers torn ACL, LCL, will miss remainder of the season". The Times-Picayune .
  4. ↑ "Plaquemine's Godchaux attends U.S. Army All-American Bowl". Plaquemine Post South . January 10, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Davon Godchaux Recruiting Profile". ESPN.
  6. ↑ Dellenger, Ross (September 26, 2016). "LSU defensive end Davon Godchaux suspended after arrest for 'tussle' with girlfriend". The Advocate.
  7. ↑ Kolodziej, Alex (March 5, 2017). "LSU's Davon Godchaux pulled from NFL Combine drills with hamstring injury".
  8. ↑ "Davon Godchaux Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com .
  9. ↑ "2017 Draft Scout Davon Godchaux, LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Davon Godchaux 2017 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  11. ↑ Poupart, Alain (April 29, 2017). "Dolphins Select Davon Godchaux In Fifth Round". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Dolphins Place Davon Godchaux On Reserve/COVID-19 List". MiamiDolphins.com. August 5, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Dolphins Activate Godchaux, Jones, Lawson". MiamiDolphins.com. August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Davon Godchaux Placed on Injured Reserve". MiamiDolphins.com. October 16, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Patriots Re-Sign K Nick Folk; Sign DL Davon Godchaux; Release Three Players". Patriots.com. March 23, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  16. ↑ "NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, July 27". NFL.com. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.