Carolina Panthers overlook talented ex-Hawkeye's Houston Texans tattoo, or 'enemy stamp'

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 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. ...

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." ...