A fifth-round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft, defensive tackle Davon Godchaux has already made his presence felt through the first couple weeks of training camp.
The 6’3” 305-pound rookie out of LSU has been taking some first-team reps from presumed starter, Jordan Phillips, and seems to be in line to earn meaningful snaps once the regular season begins.
While the decision to give Godchaux first-team reps may be a tactic to motivate Phillips as he enters year three as a former second-round pick, Godchaux has caught the eye of the Miami Dolphins coaching staff and should, at the very least, help provide depth to the position with Nick Williams, Julius Warmsley and fellow rookie, Vincent Taylor.