Carolina Panthers overlook talented ex-Hawkeye’s Houston Texans tattoo, or ‘enemy stamp’ August 19, 2008
Posted by John in Sports.Tags: Carolina Panthers, Charles Godfrey, football, Houston Texans, Iowa City (Iowa), NFL, University of Iowa Hawkeyes
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From International Herald Tribune:
Showing up at training camp as a rookie sporting a tattoo from another NFL team is a recipe for constant harassment.
But when you’re a third-round pick thrust immediately into the starting role at free safety, constantly ask questions, don’t miss a practice and perform well in preseason games, veterans might give you a break.
So as Charles Godfrey runs around in a Carolina Panthers uniform, he hasn’t had to worry about that Houston Texans’ logo on his right hand. …
Godfrey claims he’s still adjusting to the speed of the NFL and another position change after he recorded five interceptions and didn’t allow a touchdown playing cornerback for the Hawkeyes last season. …
From Gazette article in April:
Former Iowa cornerback Charles Godfrey was selected in the third round by the Carolina Panthers, while the Pittsburgh Steelers picked Godfrey’s former teammate Mike Humpal in the sixth round. … Godfrey, 22, was picked fourth overall in the third round, the highest state player selected. He could play safety and on special teams for Carolina. When asked about his playing style, Godfrey said “physical, fast and consistent.” …
Iowa Hawkeyes’ Charles Godfrey visiting Dallas Cowboys as prospect today; YouTube clip April 16, 2008
Posted by John in Sports.Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Charles Godfrey, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Morning News, interceptions, Iowa football, Iowa Hawkeyes, NFL, University of Iowa, University of Iowa Hawkeyes, YouTube
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From Dallas Morning News:
Arizona’s Antoine Cason, Virginia Tech’s Brandon Flowers, Iowa’s Charles Godfrey, Troy’s Leodis McKelvin, Indiana’s Tracy Porter and Tennessee State’s Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie are among the draft-eligible cornerbacks slated to visit Valley Ranch this week. …
And from Dallas Morning News – Cowboys Blog:
We’re told USC TE Fred Davis will be among the national prospects to descend upon Valley Ranch tomorrow. The 6-foot-3, 255-pounder ran in the 4.6s and recorded a 33-inch vertical at his Pro Day in Los Angeles earlier this month. …
That pushes our list of national prospects to 24. Teams are allowed to host 30 out-of-area prospects. Here are the guys we’ve confirmed to have been invited …
Virginia Tech CB Brandon Flowers
Iowa CB Charles Godfrey
Indiana WR James Hardy …
See Charles Godfrey highlights in this YouTube clip:
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