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Logan • Utah State quarterback Chuckie Keeton and wide receiver Brandon Swindall have accepted invitations to participate in the 2016 College Gridiron Showcase, which runs Sunday through Wednesday in Bedford, Texas.

The event provides exposure and education for seniors from all levels of college football. The participants are selected by a panel of experts. They receive professional coaching and mentoring that will benefit them as they move forward in their lives, on and off the field.

Last year, 10 players who participated in the College Gridiron Showcase were drafted by NFL teams. Fifty-three others signed as free agents, including ex-Aggie B.J. Larsen. A defensive end, he signed with the Buffalo Bills.

Keeton played in seven games last season, including five as the starter. He completed 104 of 199 passes for 1,006 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for 181 yards and another touchdown.

Keeton, who is from Houston, finished his career as Utah State's all-time leader in total offense (8,808 yards) and touchdown passes (62). He ranks second in completion percentage (.629), passing yards (7,393) and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (16).

Swindall, who is from Oklahoma City, played in 11 games for the Aggies last season. He caught 14 passes for 173 yards and three touchdowns. In a 23-21 loss to Akron in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, he caught three passes for 35 yards and two touchdowns. In his career, Swindall played 34 games. He caught 51 passes for 514 yards and nine touchdowns.

Another Aggie, defensive end Jordan Nielsen, will play in the inaugural Tropic Bowl on Jan. 17 in Miami.

Nielson, who attended Sky View High School, started all 13 games for Utah State this season. He was named honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference after finishing with 55 tackles, including three sacks. He played in 54 games during his career, tying a school record.

— Steve Luhm