ESPN grades Jaguars-Saints trade for Davon Godchaux

What grade did the Jacksonville Jaguars receive for their role in the Davon Godchaux trade with the New Orleans Saints ?

According to Jordan Schultz , the Jaguars are sending a 2028 sixth-round pick to the Saints for Godchaux. The selection could become a 2027 sixth-round pick if the Jaguars acquire one via the comp pick formula or another trade.

Listed at 6-3, 330 pounds, Godchaux can help fill that run-stuffing, nose tackle role for the Jaguars, who are without DaVon Hamilton for the remainder of the season due to a quad injury.

Godchaux's impact won't always show up on the stat sheet, but his ability to take on blocks and occupy space can open up opportunities for others.

ESPN grades Jaguars-Saints Davon Godchaux trade

The Jaguars earned a B- for this trade from ESPN, while the Saints were given a B.

"In his 10th season in the league, Godchaux was playing just under 20 snaps per game for the Saints. His run stop win rate ranked in the 65th percentile among interior defenders this season, though he had struggled in the category the prior two years. Godchaux has a $1.3 million salary and is in the last year of his contract."

This was a trade that will give the Jaguars a needed boost, but also one that likely comes with a lower ceiling, hence ESPN's modest grade.