Davon Godchaux NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Miami Dolphins' Pick

Measurables

Height	Weight	40 Time	Arm Length	Hand Size	3-Cone
6'3 1/8"	310 lbs	5.27s	32 3/8"	10 1/4"	7.82s

POSITIVES

A three-year starter at LSU, Davon Godchaux works off blocks with good hands. He displays proper strength to shut down runs when they come in his direction. Godchaux plays with the style and has the body of a 3-4 defensive end. He has high upside and posted 12.5 sacks over the last two seasons. He has the body to handle NFL blockers and is a durable starter with the versatility to play up and down the defensive line. Some at LSU compared him athletically to former Tiger Glenn Dorsey. An early-entry player, Godchaux overcame a rough upbringing—his father was in prison when he was born, per Ross Dellenger of the Advocate, and his home was shot at when people attempted to kill his brother.

NEGATIVES

Godchaux was arrested after a domestic battery incident, though the charges were dropped. He can be a tad slow off the snap and looks sluggish in space. Godchaux struggles to read against the run and can be overwhelmed when asked to process and react to the ball. He was never a three-down player, and his conditioning and stamina may be an issue moving forward. Godchaux doesn't have ideal length or lateral agility for the position. His 18 bench press reps were low for his size and position. Similarly, his 40-yard dash time (and 10- and 20-yard splits) were poor. 

PRO COMPARISON: Ego Ferguson, Free Agent

FINAL GRADE: 6.30/9.00 (Future Starter—Round 3)

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