History of Davon Godchaux in Timeline
Davon Godchaux is a professional American football defensive tackle currently playing for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. He played college football at LSU from 2014 to 2016. Godchaux was drafted into the NFL by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft, where he played from 2017 to 2020 before joining the Saints.
November 11, 1994: Davon Godchaux Born
On November 11, 1994, Davon Montel Godchaux was born. He is a professional American football player.
2012: All-State Honors
In 2012, during his junior season, Davon Godchaux compiled 60 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks, earning first-team All-State honors for Class 4A.
2014: Freshman Season at LSU
In 2014, Davon Godchaux started as a rotating player at defensive end in LSU’s 3–4 defense, beginning just three games into his true freshman season.
2016: Played at LSU
In 2016, Davon Godchaux played college football at LSU.
2017: Declared for NFL Draft
Davon Godchaux declared for the 2017 NFL draft after the 2016 Citrus Bowl.
2017: Drafted by Miami Dolphins
In 2017, Davon Godchaux was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round, 178th overall.
August 5, 2020: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List
On August 5, 2020, Davon Godchaux was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Miami Dolphins.
October 16, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve
On October 16, 2020, Davon Godchaux was placed on injured reserve.
2020: Played for the Miami Dolphins
In 2020, Davon Godchaux played for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL.
March 23, 2021: Signed with New England Patriots
On March 23, 2021, Davon Godchaux signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots.
July 27, 2022: Contract Extension with Patriots
On July 27, 2022, Davon Godchaux signed a contract extension with the New England Patriots.
July 31, 2024: Contract Extension Agreed With Patriots
On July 31, 2024, Davon Godchaux and the Patriots agreed to a two–year, $16.5 million contract extension.
