Carl Capria
Number46, 29
PositionDefensive back
Birth dateJune 8, 1952 (age 74)
Birth placeThe Bronx, New York, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in3
Weight lbs185
High schoolFranklin Square (NY) H. Frank Carey
CollegePurdue
Draftyear1974
Draftround5
Draftpick117
Pastteams

Carl Capria (born June 8, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Detroit Lions in 1974 and for the New York Jets in 1975.[1][2]

Capria was an All-American sprinter for the Purdue Boilermakers track and field team, finishing 3rd in the 4 × 100 meters relay at the 1972 NCAA University Division Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Carl Capria Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
  2. ^ "Carl Capria, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
  3. ^ "4 × 100 meters relay at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024. "Track and Field News NCAA Outdoor m4x1". Track and Field News. Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.