Scouting Journals for Grant Godfrey

Versatile space defender who can effectively play between the tackles, run sideline to sideline, defend the pass in zone or man coverage and sack the quarterback. Solid trigger and closes to ball carriers quickly. Looks comfortable and plays with physicality when setting the edge. Displays violent hands as a run blocker on offense as an H-back. Has some hip tightness and limited change of direction when forced to flip his hips. High floor player who can play a multitude of roles for a defense throughout his career. Father, Randall Godfrey, was an All-SEC linebacker at Georgia and played in the NFL for 10-plus years. Brother, RJ Godfrey, is a current member of the Clemson basketball team.