Horseshoe Heroes
FanSided

Report: LSU Defensive Lineman Davon Godchaux Has Met with Colts at NFL Combine

By Luke Schultheis

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (57) and Florida Gators offensive lineman Martez Ivey (73) in action during the game at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (57) and Florida Gators offensive lineman Martez Ivey (73) in action during the game at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit

According to The Herald Bulletin’s George Bremer, the Indianapolis Colts recently met with LSU defensive lineman Davon Godchaux at the NFL Combine:

The 6’3″, 310 pound defensive lineman is projected to be either a 4-3 defensive tackle or 3-4 defensive end at the next level.

Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (57) during the Lambeau Field College Classic against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (57) during the Lambeau Field College Classic against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

He’s fresh off of a standout junior season with LSU, in which he recorded 62 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, 1 pass defensed, and 2 fumble recoveries.

In three seasons with the Tigers, Godchaux finished his collegiate career with 139 tackles, 19.0 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 3 passes defensed, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 forced fumbles.

It’s worth noting that Godchaux was arrested this past fall for ‘domestic abuse battery, child endangerment, and false imprisonment‘, so there could be character concerns here–although charges were eventually dropped and he returned to the Tigers.

"Via his NFL.com Draft Profile:"

"NFL COMPARISONKhyri Thornton"

"BOTTOM LINEUndersized three-technique who played with the punch and arm extension to set a strong edge even though he might be a better fit for a one-gap unit. Options could be limited as he lacks the mass to hold up against double teams, and he might be missing the traits to create quick wins as a pass rusher. He projects as a 4-3 rotational tackle with very little sub-package value."

While the Colts could use a ton of defensive help, the position that the team is arguably strongest on that side of the football is defensive end.

Next: Report: Colts Have Shown Interest in Wyoming Running Back Brian Hill

Currently, Godchaux is considered one of the better defensive line prospects in this year’s NFL Draft and is projected to be a Round 2-3 pick. It’s possible he could pique the Colts interest come draft weekend.

Here are the following prospects who the Colts have reportedly met so far at the NFL Combine:

Home/Colts Draft