KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State football marked another stage in its growth Saturday when Dante Blackmon became the program's first to receive minicamp invitations from NFL teams.
 
Blackmon received invitations to both the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts minicamps, and chose to attend the Colts. Minicamps are geared toward getting the newly drafted rookies acclimated to the NFL playing schemes, and chance for NFL teams to offer tryouts to undrafted players.
 
"For a program just two years old, this is another important step in our progression," said head coach Brian Bohannon. "I couldn't be more proud of Dante. He's done it right, both on and off the field, and he absolutely deserves this opportunity. I look forward to him competing in Indianapolis, and I know he'll represent the Black & Gold well."
 
Blackmon, a first-team All-Big South selection, led the conference with six interceptions (second-most in the FCS) and eight pass breakups this season. He logged a career-high three interceptions against Duquesne, becoming the 10th player in Big South history with three in one game. Blackmon was named Big South and National Defensive Player of the Week for his effort versus Duquesne.
 
The Covington, Ga., native had an impressive workout at the Owls' Pro Day in March and participated in the Dream Bowl – an all-star game for college seniors – in January.

Fifth Third Bank is the Official Bank of Kennesaw State Athletics. Fifth Third Bank Stadium, the signature athletics landmark on the Kennesaw State University campus, is a world-class facility that has been recognized as one of the premier multi-use outdoor athletics venues in the country. In the fall of 2015, it became the official home of Owls football team and is also home to Owls soccer and lacrosse.

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