Davon Godchaux

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Davon Godchaux, a nose tackle from LSU, was selected by Miami in the fifth round (178th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Plaquemine, Louisiana native started 123 of 137 regular season games across stints with the Dolphins (2017–20), Patriots (2021–24), and Saints (2025), accumulating 221 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 20 stops for loss. In 2025, his first season with New Orleans, Godchaux appeared in all 17 games with 14 starts, recording 14 solo tackles, 29 tackle assists, one stop for loss, and one forced fumble. The Saints improved their run defense to sixth in opponent rushing yards per play in 2025 from 31st in 2024, with Godchaux playing an important role in that improvement.

Davon Godchaux played 7 games in 2025 with a 32% share of defensive snaps.

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