May 1, 2017 PITTSBURGH - Linebacker Christian Kuntz (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), offensive lineman Larson Graham (Atlanta Falcons) and receiver Wayne Capers Jr. (Pittsburgh Steelers) have all been invited to National Football League camps as undrafted free agents following this weekend's NFL draft.
Kuntz, a three-time All-American, will be part of Tampa's rookie mini-camp this weekend. Graham, a four-year starter at right tackle, will report to Falcons' camp May 11-13 and Capers, whose father, Wayne Sr. was a second round pick of the Steelers in 1983, will participate in the Steelers' three-day rookie mini-camp next week.
Here are some quick facts on the camp invitees:
Christian Kuntz, LB
* Is the first Duquesne player to earn All-American honors three times.
* Named second team Associated Press All-America in 2015 and 2016, joining nine-year NFL veteran Leigh Bodden (defensive back at Duquesne from 1999-02) as the only two-time AP All-America in Duquesne's FCS history.
* Finished 12th of 25 in voting for the 2016 STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award (presented annually to the FCS Defensive Player of the Year).
* Northeast Conference career sacks leader with a school record 30.5.
* Two-time NEC Defensive Player of the Year.
* First three-time First Team All-NEC pick in school history.
Larson Graham, OL
* Started every game in his Duquesne career at right tackle (46 in a row).
* His consecutive games played streak was the longest on the team.
* Was part of three Northeast Conference championship teams (2013, 2015 & 2016).
* Helped lead the Dukes to their first FCS Playoff appearance in 2015.
* Three-time Second Team All-NEC pick.
Wayne Capers Jr., WR
* Began his career at the University of Arizona where he played defensive back. Played three seasons for the Dukes, the last two strictly at receiver.
* Totaled 102 receptions in his final two seasons.
* led the Dukes with nine receiving touchdowns in both 2015 & 2016.
* finished his career with six 100-yard receiving games, including four as a senior.
* Posted 22 career TDs (18 receiving and four rushing).
* Averaged 17.5 yards per catch for his career.
* Amassed 2,187 career all-purpose yards at DU.
* Played for a pair of Northeast Conference championship teams at DU (2015 & 2016).
* Named Second Team All-NEC as a junior and First Team All-NEC as a senior.