1. Davon Montel Godchaux was born on November 11,1994 and is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League.
13 Facts About Davon Godchaux
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Davon Godchaux played college football for the LSU Tigers from 2014 to 2016.
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Davon Godchaux was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft, and played for the team from 2017 to 2020.
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Davon Godchaux 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.
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Davon Godchaux chose LSU over offers from Mississippi, Auburn, and UCLA, among others.
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At LSU, Davon Godchaux started 26 games for the Tigers in three seasons.
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Davon Godchaux declared for the 2017 NFL draft the day after the 2016 Citrus Bowl.
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Davon Godchaux pulled a hamstring during the NFL Combine and could not complete all drills.
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Davon Godchaux was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round, 178th overall, in the 2017 NFL draft.
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Davon Godchaux was placed on injured reserve on October 16,2020.
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Davon Godchaux signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots on March 23,2021.
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Davon Godchaux signed a contract extension with the team on July 27,2022.
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On March 12,2025, Davon Godchaux was traded to the New Orleans Saints.