Alex Cappa was selected in the 3rd round of the 2018 draft out of Humboldt State, further bolstering the idea that GM Jason Licht doesn’t shy away from selecting small school prospects. With the former Hobart standout Ali Marpet working out for the best, why wouldn’t Cappa?
Despite Cappa’s accolades at the collegiate level, the tag of attending a division II school left him with little buzz at the national level, until his solid performance at the Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl is often the largest stage many of these players have seen, and they need to show that they know what they’re doing if they want any chance at the NFL.