Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Davon Godchaux was born November 11, 1994, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. He is a nose tackle in the NFL.

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 the defensive end in LSU’s 3–4 defense. As a junior, Godchaux recorded 62 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, one pass defended, and two fumble recoveries. He declared for the 2017 NFL Draft the day after the 2016 Citrus Bowl.

Godchaux was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round, 178th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft. Godchaux was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on August 5, 2020, and was activated from the list two days later.Godchaux(biceps) was placed on IR and underwent surgery on October 16, 2020.

Godchaux signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots on March 23, 2021.

He signed a two-year extension with the New England Patriots on July 27, 2022.