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Alex Cappa
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Alex Cappa (born January 27, 1995) is an American professional football guard for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Humboldt State Lumberjacks and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.
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College career
[edit]During Cappa's time at Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), he was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) offensive lineman of the year for 4 years in a row.[1] He was also named to the First-team GNAC every year of his playing career.[2] Following his senior season, Cappa was invited to the 2018 Senior Bowl.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Pre-draft
[edit]| External videos | |
|---|---|
 Mike Mayock reviews Cappa's game tape | |
| Alex Cappa's NFL Combine Workout |
On November 27, 2017, Cappa accepted his invitation to play in the Senior Bowl.[4] He impressed scouts and NFL analysts with a strong week of practice before the Senior Bowl and helped solidify his draft stock.[5] On January 27, 2018, Cappa played in the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl and was part of Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien's South team that won 45–16 to Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph's North team.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 5+3⁄4 in (1.97 m) |
305 lb (138 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
5.39 s | 1.87 s | 3.10 s | 4.84 s | 8.04 s | 26.5 in (0.67 m) |
8 ft 1 in (2.46 m) |
24 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[6][7] | ||||||||||||
He attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed all of the combine and positional drills.[8] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Cappa was projected to be a fifth round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the 14th best offensive tackle prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and was ranked the 15th best offensive tackle by Scouts Inc.[9]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[edit]2018
[edit]The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Cappa in the third round with the 94th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.[10] The Buccaneers traded their fourth (102nd overall) and sixth round picks (180th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for the Vikings' third round pick to draft Cappa.[11] Cappa was the 12th offensive tackle drafted in 2018.[12] He became Humboldt State's highest draft selection in school history.[13] He also holds the distinction of being Humboldt State's 11th player drafted and the first player selected in the NFL draft since Freeman Baysinger in 1992, as well as being the final player drafted from Humboldt State as the school discontinued its football program after 2018.[14]
| External videos | |
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| Buccaneers draft Alex Cappa 94th overall |
On May 13, 2018, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Cappa to a four-year, $3.36 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $793,704.[15] As a rookie, Cappa appeared in six games, all at the end of the regular season.[16]
2019
[edit]Cappa made his first career start in the 2019 regular season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.[17] In a game against the New Orleans Saints on October 6, 2019, Cappa suffered a broken left arm but did not miss a snap after sustaining the injury in the second quarter.[18]
2020
[edit]During the COVID-19 outbreak Cappa was involved with supporting local restaurants and businesses.[19]
On January 9, 2021, in the Wild Card Round against the Washington Football Team, Cappa suffered a fractured ankle.[20] On January 15, 2021, Cappa was placed on injured reserve due to the injury.[21] The Buccaneers went on to win Super Bowl LV.[22][23]
2021
[edit]Cappa started all 19 games, regular season and playoffs, and was the only player to be on the field for all 1328 offensive snaps. He had his best season in 2021, helping the Buccaneers allow only 23 sacks and a 3.15% sacks per pass play rate, with both stats leading the league. In addition, the Buccaneers averaged 4.89 yards per carry while running over right guard.[24]
Cincinnati Bengals
[edit]2022
[edit]Cappa signed a four-year, $35 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on March 18, 2022.[25] Cappa was the starting right guard in all 17 regular season games for Cincinnati in 2022, helping the team to a 12–4 record,[26] but he incurred an ankle injury during the finale against the Baltimore Ravens. Cappa did not return for the postseason run, in which the Bengals lost the AFC Championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs.[27][28]
2023
[edit]Cappa returned as the starting right guard for the 2023 season. He started all 17 games in the season.[29]
2024
[edit]Cappa struggled as the starting guard through all 17 games in 2024, finishing last among NFL guards in pressures (51), hurries (36), and sacks allowed (8, tied with Shaq Mason).[30]
On March 3, 2025, Cappa was released by the Bengals.[31]
Las Vegas Raiders
[edit]On March 5, 2025, Cappa signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.[32]
References
[edit]- ^ Penza, Danny (November 16, 2016). "HSU's Alex Cappa named GNAC Offensive Lineman of the Year for third straight season". Eureka Times-Standard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ Penza, Danny (November 15, 2017). "Alex Cappa, Ja'Quan Gardner headline Humboldt State football's all-conference award haul". Eureka Times-Standard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ Penza, Danny (November 28, 2017). "Humboldt State left tackle Alex Cappa eager to show his talent after getting Senior Bowl invite". Eureka Times-Standard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ Goetz, Sarah (November 27, 2017). "Alex Cappa Invited to 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl". hsujacks.com. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ Lott, Thomas (January 28, 2018). "2018 NFL Draft watch: Top performers at Senior Bowl". sportingnews.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Alex Cappa Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Alex Cappa College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Patsko, Scott (March 5, 2018). "Alex Cappa, Humboldt State OT: NFL Draft 2018 (video)". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "NFL Alex Cappa -ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 19, 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2018 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Auman, Greg (April 27, 2018). "Bucs trade back into 3rd round, grab Humboldt State OL Alex Cappa". TampaBay.com. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "2018 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Thorman, Joel (April 27, 2018). "Bucs draft OT Alex Cappa out of Humboldt State". Bucs Nation. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ "The Football Database: Humboldt State". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Spotrac.com: Alex Cappa contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Alex Cappa 2018 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ "San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 8th, 2019". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Reyes, Lorenzo. "Buccaneers OL Alex Cappa breaks arm vs. Saints, plays through rest of game". USA TODAY. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Stroud, Rick. "One Buc's support of Tampa Bay restaurants sparks circle of giving". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ "Bucs fear fractured ankle for G Alex Cappa". Bucs Wire. January 10, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Scott (January 15, 2021). "Bucs Place Alex Cappa on IR, Bring Earl Watford Back". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Patra, Kevin (February 7, 2017). "What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "Super Bowl LV – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 7th, 2021". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Scott (February 17, 2022). "2022 Buccaneers Free Agent Focus: Alex Cappa". buccaneers.com.
- ^ "Bengals Roster Moves". Bengals.com. March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ Vrentas, Jenny (January 6, 2023). "N.F.L. Cancels Bills-Bengals Game". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Alex Cappa 2022 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ "2022 Cincinnati Bengals Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Cappa 2023 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ "Look: Alex Cappa Takes Home Negative Pass Protection Triple Crown Following 2024 Season". si.com. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Bengals Release G Alex Cappa". bengals.com. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Raiders sign G Alex Cappa". Raiders.com. March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
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Alex Cappa
View on GrokipediaEarly life
High school career
Alex Cappa was born on January 27, 1995, in Dublin, California.[2] He attended Dublin High School in Dublin, California, where he graduated in 2013.[6] At Dublin High School, Cappa participated in football as a lineman, starting three seasons for the Dublin Gaels.[7] He initially played on the defensive line, earning First Team All-Diablo Foothill Athletic League honors as a defensive lineman in 2011.[7] As a senior in 2012, Cappa transitioned to offensive tackle—his only year at the position—and again received first-team all-league recognition.[7] During his high school career, he weighed around 240 pounds and served as a team captain.[4][8] Cappa was not heavily recruited out of high school, receiving a scholarship offer only from Humboldt State University.[4] He committed to the program and transitioned to college football there following graduation.[9]Professional career
NFL draft
Cappa entered the 2018 NFL Draft as a prospect from Division II Humboldt State University, where his performance earned him an invitation to the Senior Bowl.[10] At the NFL Scouting Combine, Cappa measured 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighed 305 pounds, with 32⅝-inch arms.[11] He recorded a 40-yard dash time of 5.39 seconds, 24 bench press repetitions, and a 26.5-inch vertical jump.[11] His athletic profile highlighted functional strength and size suitable for an offensive tackle, though his speed and explosiveness were average for the position.[12] Scouting reports praised Cappa's athleticism, relentless finishing ability in the run game, and physical tools, including his frame and arm length, positioning him as a potential mid-round talent capable of developing into an NFL starter at tackle.[12] However, evaluators noted weaknesses in pass-protection technique, such as playing too high and struggling against speed rushers without latching onto defenders.[13] As a Division II player, he was projected as a third- to fourth-round pick with upside as a developmental blocker.[14] The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Cappa in the third round, 94th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft. This marked him as the highest draft pick in Humboldt State history and the first Lumberjacks player selected since 1992.[4] Cappa signed a four-year rookie contract with the Buccaneers worth $3.365 million, including a signing bonus of $793,704.[15] The deal featured a 2021 base salary of $920,000 and escalators based on playing time.[15]Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cappa joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and spent his rookie season adjusting to the professional level. He appeared in six games without recording a start, logging 104 offensive snaps while acclimating to the increased speed of NFL competition.[2][16] In 2019, Cappa earned his first career start at right guard in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. He went on to start all 13 games he played that year, participating in 886 offensive snaps despite sustaining a broken left arm during a Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, through which he continued without missing a snap.[17][18][19] Cappa solidified his role in 2020, starting all 16 regular-season games and playing 1,070 offensive snaps. He suffered a fractured left ankle during the Wild Card playoff victory over the Washington Football Team, sidelining him for the remainder of the postseason, but contributed to the Buccaneers' offensive line that propelled the team to Super Bowl LV, where they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on February 7, 2021, earning Cappa his first championship ring.[2][20][21] During the 2021 season, Cappa started all 17 regular-season games and both playoff contests, appearing in a team-high 1,328 offensive snaps across 19 total games. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed the fewest sacks among NFL guards that year while committing just one penalty.[2][16] Over four seasons with the Buccaneers from 2018 to 2021, Cappa appeared in 52 regular-season games, evolving from a rotational player to a full-time starter with 46 starts at right guard. After exhausting his four-year rookie contract, he entered unrestricted free agency in March 2022.[22][2][16]Cincinnati Bengals
Cappa joined the Cincinnati Bengals as an unrestricted free agent, agreeing to a four-year, $40 million contract on March 14, 2022.[23] His experience as a starter in Super Bowl LV with the Buccaneers made him an appealing addition to protect quarterback Joe Burrow and stabilize the interior offensive line.[24] In the 2022 season, Cappa started all 16 regular-season games at right guard, anchoring a unit that helped the Bengals reach the AFC Championship Game.[24] However, he sustained a left ankle injury during the Week 18 finale against the Baltimore Ravens and did not return, causing him to miss the team's AFC Wild Card playoff victory over the Ravens.[25] Cappa continued his reliability in 2023, starting all 17 games and playing a key role in the Bengals' 9-8 regular-season record amid a competitive AFC North division race.[26] The team clinched a playoff berth but fell in the Wild Card round to the Houston Texans. During the 2024 season, Cappa started all 17 games once more, though his performance drew criticism as he allowed 8 sacks according to Pro Football Focus data.[27] The Bengals finished 9-8 but missed the playoffs after losing a tiebreaker to the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts.[28] Over three seasons with Cincinnati, Cappa appeared in 50 games and made 50 starts, establishing himself as a durable but unheralded presence on the offensive line without receiving major individual awards.[29] On March 3, 2025, the Bengals released him entering the final year of his contract to create approximately $8 million in salary cap space ahead of free agency.[30]Las Vegas Raiders
On March 3, 2025, Cappa was released by the Cincinnati Bengals to free up salary cap space. Two days later, on March 5, 2025, he signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, including a $2 million signing bonus.[31][32][15] During the Raiders' 2025 preseason and training camp, Cappa competed for the starting right guard position against incumbent Dylan Parham and rookie Jackson Powers-Johnson. He sustained a rib injury in early August that sidelined him temporarily, causing difficulty breathing and limiting his participation in practices and the preseason opener. Cappa recovered by late August and returned to practice ahead of the final preseason game, where he played 12 offensive snaps, but Powers-Johnson ultimately secured the starting role at right guard.[33][34][35] Through nine games in the 2025 season (Weeks 1-9 as of November 10), Cappa has appeared as a reserve and rotational player on the offensive line, logging 189 total offensive snaps without any starts. He has entered games such as Week 7 at the Kansas City Chiefs (a 0-31 loss) and Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars (a 29-30 loss), contributing in limited roles. Cappa has incurred two penalties for offensive line infractions and allowed two sacks during his snaps.[36][2][37] Cappa provides veteran depth to the Raiders' offensive line, drawing from his prior connections to general manager John Spytek, who served as the Buccaneers' director of player personnel during Cappa's 2018 draft selection and later as the Bengals' assistant general manager. As of mid-November 2025, with ongoing injuries to Powers-Johnson and Parham, Cappa is positioned for potential increased playing time or starts to address team needs later in the season.[5][38][39]Achievements and statistics
NFL career achievements
- Super Bowl champion (LV)[2]
Career statistics
| Season | Team | Games | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TB | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | TB | 13 | 13 |
| 2020 | TB | 16 | 16 |
| 2021 | TB | 17 | 17 |
| 2022 | CIN | 16 | 16 |
| 2023 | CIN | 17 | 17 |
| 2024 | CIN | 17 | 17 |
| 2025 | LV | 9 | 2 |
| Career totals (as of November 2025) | 111 | 98 |