Football Rams Showcase Talents to NFL Scouts

Bronx, N.Y. – Four senior members of the Fordham University football squad showcased their talents in front of a host of NFL scouts today at Fordham's annual Pro Day on Murphy Field. The Rams participating were George Dawson, Phazahn Odom, Kendall Pearcey and Jihaad Pretlow.
 
The four worked out in front of scouts from the following NFL teams:
Arizona Cardinals
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts
Jacksonville Jaguars
New York Giants
New York Jets
Seattle Seahawks
Washington Redskins
 

Dawson, a starter at strong side linebacker in 2016 where he earned second team All-Patriot League honors, made 70 total tackles, 50 solo, both team-highs. Included in his 70 stops were nine for loss (39 yards) and 3.5 sacks (18 yards). He also tied for the team lead with three interceptions and was second on the squad with nine pass breakups. Dawson, who also recorded two forced fumbles and recovered one fumble, tied for third in the Patriot League in interceptions, was 14th in tackles for loss and 16th in tackles/game.
 
Over his career, Dawson recorded 223 total tackles, 151 solo, including 24.5 for loss and 6.5 sacks. He also had five interceptions and 18 pass breakups.
 
Odom, a two-year starter at tight end for the Rams, hauled in 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns in 2016.
 
Over his four-year Fordham career, Odom, who set the school record for touchdowns in a season by a tight end in 2015 with seven, caught 58 passes for 740 yards with nine touchdowns.
 
Pearcey, a four-year standout at running back for the Rams, was second on the squad last year, rushing 62 times for 377 yards and three scores. He also caught three passes for 18 yards and returned 12 kickoffs for 180 yards.
 
Over his career, Pearcey rushed 189 times for 1,188 yards and 13 touchdowns while also catching 22 passes for 207 yards.
 
Pretlow, who was named All-Patriot League at both defensive back and return specialist the past two falls, finished fourth on the 2016 squad with 46 total tackles, 38 solo, including two for loss and one sack. He also had a team-high eleven pass breakups and one interception. Pretlow was second in the Patriot League and 45th in the NCAA FCS in passes defended.
 
As a returner, Pretlow brought back 18 kickoffs for 511 yards (28.4 average) with a long of 83 yards. He led the League and ranked fifth in the NCAA FCS in kickoff return average.