Notre Dame football players get ready for the draft at Pro Day

NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- Notre Dame hosts its version of the NFL Combine!

Former Irish players got the chance to show off their skills at the Loftus center in front of NFL scouts and coaches.

The hope is to improve their position in this month's draft.

For players, the most important part of the draft is hearing their name called.

"I just want to be picked.  This is a goal of mine and a dream since I was in third grade, when I first started, just to play in the NFL.  You know, its a blessing to be there in this postion right now from what I have been through," said Michael Floyd, wide receiver for the Irish.

The NFL draft kicks off on Thursday, April 26th.

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