Davon Godchaux

Miami Dolphins 178th pick

DT ·

LSU · 2017–2025

139

Games

221

Solo Tackles

5.5

Sacks

Davon Godchaux is a defensive tackle out of LSU, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 178th overall pick (round 5) in the 2017 NFL Draft. He has played 139 regular-season games since 2017, with the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints.

Draft Details

Year

2017

Round

Round 5

Pick

178th overall

Team

Miami Dolphins

Position

College

LSU

Davon Godchaux Career Stats

Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
2017	MIA	15	23	14	1	0	3	1	1
2018	MIA	15	24	17	5	1	4	0	0
2019	MIA	16	28	42	3	2	7	1	0
2020	MIA	5	8	6	1	0	2	0	0
2021	NE	17	25	33	1	1	5	0	1
2022	NE	17	15	37	1	1.5	3	0	0
2023	NE	17	16	32	1	0	1	0	0
2024	NE	17	16	43	1	0	1	1	0
2025	NO	16	14	29	2	0	1	0	1
2026	NO	3	4	6	1	0	0	0	0
Career		138	173	259	17	5.5	27	3	3

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

310 lbs

40-Yard Dash

5.27s

Bench Press

18 reps

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