Coming off of their first bowl game invite and victory in school history, Old Dominion University received a healthy amount of notice from NFL scouts at their pro day with 16 teams in attendance, each one of which had their eyes on wide receiver Zach Pascal, towering defensive lineman Rashaad Coward, and quarterback David Washington.

Pascal, who was the first Old Dominion Monarch to receive an invite and compete at the NFL combine, got the nerves out of system in Indianapolis and came into the pro day fired up.

“Coming from the combine to now, it helps. You know what to expect and how to handle yourself around certain people. You learn to come out here and to have fun. The first day of the combine I was nervous, but no nerves today, I was ready.”

He was ready. Pascal wanted to improve on his agility and speed times from the combine which he did. His 40-yard dash was clocked in by some scouts at 4.48, an upgrade from his 4.55 at the combine; he improved his 3-cone time from 7.11 to 7.07.

He ended his career as the all-time receptions leader in ODU history with 233 receptions. In 2016 Pascal led the team with 65 catches for 946 yards and 9 touchdown receptions. He’s got nice size at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, which is a trait most teams found attractive and a perfect fit for Dallas. He’s met with the Chiefs, Jets, Broncos, Colts, Dolphins, and Washington during the process. Those teams have identified him initially as a special teams player who could grow into a role within an offense.

What stood out most was his willingness to block. He doesn’t mind blocking safeties, linebackers, or whoever to create a lane. Pascal idolizes and models his game after Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant and it shows in the way he attacks the ball and the physicality he brings to the field.

Scouts generally came away impressed and saying he has potential to go in the fifth round, but is a late-round lock.

Here’s game film of Pascal against NC State from 2015.

Continue to read more on Rashaad Coward and David Washington.