passes for 155 yards (a school record). In a game against Washington, Fasano caught the pass from quarterback Brady Quinn in the famous "Pass right" play. He went on to catch two touchdown passes that game. Fasano finished the season with 27 receptions for 367 yard and four touchdowns. During his 2005 senior season, Fasano caught 47 passes for 576 yards (both third on the team) and two touchdowns. His touchdown catches on the season came against Navy and Tennessee, both on passes from Brady Quinn. He was one of three finalists for the John Mackey Award, given annually to the nation's top tight end. Fasano finished his collegiate career with 92 catches for 1,112 yards and eight touchdowns. He left Notre Dame ranking second all-time in receptions and receiving yards by a tight end. Professional career At the NFL Scouting Combine in February 2006, Fasano measured in at 6-foot-4 and 259 pounds. However, he did not run the 40-yard dash at the combine due to an injured hamstring. At Notre Dame's Pro Day in March, Fasano posted 40-yard dash times of 4.74 and 4.71 seconds. Prior to the 2006 NFL Draft, Fasano visited with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Washington Redskins. Dallas Cowboys Despite the presence of All-Pro tight end Jason Witten, the Dallas Cowboys drafted Fasano in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft, with the intent of running more two-tight end sets. It was reported that Fasano reminded then-head coach Bill Parcells of former NFL tight end Mark Bavaro, who played under Parcells with the New York Giants. Fasano agreed to terms on a contract with the Cowboys on July 27. 2006 season: Rookie year Fasano appeared in all 16 games while starting in five of them during his rookie year. He became the third rookie tight end in franchise history to start the season opener when he opened the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 10. Fasano finished the season with 14 catches for 126 yards, and was also part of a blocking unit that helped running back Julius Jones rush for over 1,000 yards. 2007 season A shoulder injury bothered Fasano throughout training camp and preseason in 2007, but he went on to appear in every one of the team's regular season games while starting six of them. Fasano caught his first NFL touchdown on a