Colorado Prep Product Dalton Keene Selected By Patriots

DENVER (CBS4)- The first prep product from the state of Colorado has been taken in the NFL draft. Former Chatfield High School star Dalton Keene was selected by the New England Patriots late in the 3rd round.

CHAPEL HILL, NC - OCTOBER 13: Dalton Keene #29 of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts after scoring the game-winning touchdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Virginia Tech won 22-19. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Keene, a tight end, played his college football at Virginia Tech. Last season he caught 21 passes and scored 5 touchdowns for the Hokies. In 2018, Keene grabbed 28 passes on his way to being voted honorable mention All-ACC by the league coaches.