SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Wofford fullback Eric Breitenstein and linebacker Mike Niam have been invited to participate in upcoming NFL mini-camps with a chance to sign as a free agent.

Breitenstein will participate in mini-camp with the Carolina Panthers on May 9. Niam will take part in camp on May 11 with the Cleveland Browns.

Breitenstein, from Valle Crucis, North Carolina, was named Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012. He led the Southern Conference in rushing for the second straight season with 2,035 yards, a school record and the second most in conference history. He had 19 rushing touchdowns to lead the conference and was second in scoring with 114 points. Breitenstein also holds the SoCon single game rushing mark with 321 yards.

Niam, from Hudson, Ohio, finished his senior season with 49 tackles to earn All-Southern Conference second team honors. As a junior he received honorable mention honors on the College Sporting News Fabulous Fifty FCS All-America Team. In 44 career games, he had 274 total tackles along with four sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss. He added three interceptions and five forced fumbles.