At the University of Iowa Godfrey appeared in 47 contest with 28 starts, 25 coming at cornerback, 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.
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.[2]
Carolina Panthers
Godfrey was selected with the fourth pick in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft.[3] The Panthers previously acquired the pick from the New York Jets along with a 5th round pick that was used to select Gary Barnidge in a trade that sent Kris Jenkins to the Jets. He was quickly announced the team's free safety during camp that May, after reportedly impressing coaches.[4] 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.[5]
On October 26, 2012, Godfrey was fined $7,875 for a chop block in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys.[6]
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.[7][8]
He was released on September 15, 2015, in order to make room for the signing of Jake Long.[10] On October 6, Godfrey re-signed with the Falcons to offer depth while starting safety Ricardo Allen recovers from injuries.[11]
On October 20, 2015, it was reported that the Falcons had released Godfrey in order to make room for newly acquired linebacker, Philip Wheeler.[12] On October 27, 2015, the Falcons re-signed Godfrey.[13]
Godfrey signed another contract to stay with the Falcons on March 15, 2016,[14] but decided to retire and was placed on the team's reserve/retired list. He was released from the list on July 26, 2020.[15]
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