He chose football and the University of Georgia, but nine days after enrolling he got a text from one of his new teammates that was a cause for pause.

"Isaiah texted me," Godwin said, referring to current Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie, "and he was like, 'Congratulations dude, you just got drafted in the 33rd round by the Braves.' I thought he was playing with me.

"As soon as I texted him back, my mom called and said the same thing. I just like, 'Wow, this really just happened. What am I going to do?'"

The Braves, who had worked Godwin out back in high school, were intrigued by his tools as a center fielder. Godwin said he was filled with emotions, but he went home to talk it out with his parents and quickly came to a decision.

"It was a blessing, but at the same time as an 18-year-old kid coming out of high school and your mom calls you and tells you what's going on, you're shocked and amazed," Godwin said. "You're at the college you want to be at, and you want to play football and baseball. You're stuck between a rock and a hard place.