History of Alex Cappa in Timeline
Alex Cappa is an American professional football guard who currently plays in the NFL. He played college football at Humboldt State before being drafted in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His career is centered around professional American football.
1992: Last Humboldt State Player Drafted Before Cappa
In 1992, Freeman Baysinger was the last player from Humboldt State to be drafted into the NFL before Alex Cappa was drafted in 2018.
January 27, 1995: Alex Cappa Born
On January 27, 1995, Alex Cappa was born. He later became an American professional football guard.
November 27, 2017: Accepted Senior Bowl Invitation
On November 27, 2017, Alex Cappa accepted his invitation to play in the Senior Bowl, which helped improve his draft stock.
January 27, 2018: Played in the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl
On January 27, 2018, Cappa played in the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl as part of the South team coached by Bill O'Brien.
May 13, 2018: Signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On May 13, 2018, Alex Cappa signed a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including a signing bonus.
2018: Drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In 2018, Alex Cappa was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the NFL draft.
2018: Invited to Senior Bowl
In 2018, following his senior season, Cappa was invited to the Senior Bowl.
October 6, 2019: Suffered Broken Arm
On October 6, 2019, Cappa suffered a broken left arm during a game against the New Orleans Saints, but did not miss a snap.
January 9, 2021: Suffered Fractured Ankle
On January 9, 2021, during the Wild Card Round against the Washington Football Team, Cappa suffered a fractured ankle.
January 15, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve
On January 15, 2021, Cappa was placed on injured reserve due to a fractured ankle.
2021: Best season in 2021
In 2021, Cappa had his best season, starting all 19 games and leading the league in multiple stats.
March 18, 2022: Signed with Cincinnati Bengals
On March 18, 2022, Cappa signed a four-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
2023: Started All Games
In the 2023 season, Cappa returned as the starting right guard and started all 17 games for the season.
2024: Struggled as Starting Guard
In 2024, Cappa struggled as the starting guard for all 17 games and finished last among NFL guards in pressures, hurries, and sacks allowed.
March 3, 2025: Released by the Bengals
On March 3, 2025, Cappa was released by the Cincinnati Bengals.
