Charles Godfrey (American football)
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Godfrey with the Atlanta Falcons
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 15, 1985 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Baytown, Texas | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Baytown (TX) Lee | ||||||||||||
| College: | Iowa | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 3 / Pick: 67 | ||||||||||||
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| Tackles: | 384 |
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| Quarterback sacks: | 3.0 |
| Interceptions: | 11 |
| Forced fumbles: | 8 |
| Touchdowns: | 1 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Charles Marquise Godfrey (born November 15, 1985) is a retired American football free safety. He played college football at Iowa and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
At the University of Iowa Godfrey appeared in 47 contest with 28 starts, 25 coming at corner back 2 at strong safety and 1 at free safety. During his career he recorded 193 tackles and seven interceptions. In his junior season, he recorded 83 tackles and two interceptions. As a senior, he recorded 65 tackles and five interceptions.
(* represents NFL Combine)
Despite spending most of his time at cornerback, he was described as a physical hitter that likes to provide run support, and may be better suited at safety.
Godfrey was selected with the 4th pick in the 3rd round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was quickly announced the team's free safety during camp that May, after reportedly impressing coaches. He started all 16 games at the free safety position and finished his rookie campaign with 61 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble and 1 interception.
On September 10, 2011, the Panthers re-signed Godfrey to a 5-year/$27.5 million contract extension with $12.4 million guaranteed.
On October 26, 2012, Godfrey was fined $7,875 for a chop block in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys.
It was announced during the offseason before the 2014 NFL season that Godfrey would be moved from safety to nickelback. He was released on October 21, 2014.
On October 28, 2014, Godfrey was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.
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