Age, Biography and Wiki
John Capel Jr. was born on 27 October, 1978 in Brooksville, Florida, is an American football player, track and field athlete, sprinter, Olympic athlete. Discover John Capel Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
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John Capel Jr. |
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| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
27 October, 1978 |
| Birthday |
27 October |
| Birthplace |
Brooksville, Florida |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 45 years old group.
John Capel Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, John Capel Jr. height is 5 ft and Weight 181 lb.
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5 ft |
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181 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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John Capel Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Capel Jr. worth at the age of 45 years old? John Capel Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated John Capel Jr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
John Capel Jr. (born October 27, 1978) is an American former track and field athlete who was a world champion sprinter.
Capel played college football for the University of Florida, where he was also a member of the Florida Gators track and field team.
Capel attended Hernando High School, while there he was considered one of the nation's top wide receivers and was also one of the nation's top prep sprinters (winning the 100 and 200 meters at the prestigious National Scholastic Championships in the summer of 1997).
He was named to several prep All-American teams.
He rated as the nation's top receiver prospect by National Recruiting Advisor and received All-American honors from the publication.
He was named to the Parade All-American Team.
He ranked among the nation's top 35 prep players by The Sporting News.
He played mostly running back, where he rushed for 1,229 yards in 1997 (9.1 avg) with 12 touchdowns and also recorded 28 receptions for 434 yards (15.5 avg) and three touchdowns.
He was named to Florida's Super Seniors Team.
He won the state 4A championship as a junior in 1997 in both the 100 (10.49) and 200 (21.01) meters.
In 1997, Capel won the National Scholastic 100 (10.49) and 200 (21.01) meter dash titles while attending Hernando High School.
Capel accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators football team in 1998 and 1999.
Capel played in every game as a true freshman in 1998, earning his only career start when the team opened with a three-receiver formation against South Carolina.
He had two receptions for four yards and rushed the ball 11 times for 80 yards (7.3 avg) and a touchdown.
He returned eight punts for 77 yards (9.6 avg) and 10 kickoffs for 274 yards (27.4 avg).
Against Georgia he scored his first career touchdown, an eight-yard run.
Against Syracuse in the Orange Bowl he returned three punts for 29 yards and two kickoffs for 37 yards.
In 1998, he ran a personal best 10.40 in the 100 meters at Florida.
As a sophomore in 1999, Capel again played in every game, listed third on the depth chart at flanker.
He did not participate in spring football drills due to schedule conflicts with his commitments to the school's track team.
He recorded nine receptions for 84 yards (9.3 avg) and 63 yards on nine carries (7.0 avg).
He returned nine kickoffs for 141 yards (15.7 avg) and two punts for -3 yards.
Against Alabama in the SEC Championship Game he rushed the ball twice for seven yards.
Against Michigan State in the Citrus Bowl he recorded 109 yards on five kickoff returns with a long of 38 yards.
Capel was a standout sprinter in high school, he arrived on the world competition stage in 1999.
In 1999, he won the NCAA Outdoor 200-meter championship (19.87).
He finished second in the NCAA Outdoor 100 meters (10.03), fourth in the USA Outdoor 200-meter finals (20.29).
He ran on the winning 4 x 100-meters relay at World University Games.
Capel did not play football in 2000, while he was competing as a sprinter on the U.S. Olympic team.
He withdrew from Florida in April 2000 to concentrate on track.
Capel won the 200-meter sprint at the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials with a personal-best of 19.85 seconds; he finished eighth in the 200-meter final with a time 20.49 at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
He finished second in the 200-meter sprint at the NCAA indoor track championships, running the distance in 20.26 seconds and breaking the American indoor record.
He finished fourth at the Pontiac Grand Prix Invitational (10.13).
After the Olympics, he decided to forgo his remaining NCAA college eligibility and entered the 2001 NFL Draft.
Capel tested positive for marijuana use at the 2001 NFL Combine, and was arrested a few months later for possession of marijuana.
He was selected in the seventh round (208th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, but was released during training camp.
He then spent part of training camp in 2002 with the Kansas City Chiefs, but was again released before the season.
He ran a 10.12 100 meters, a mark that ranks second best in University of Florida history, behind only Olympic medalist Dennis Mitchell.
He won the Southeastern Conference Outdoor 200m dash title in a Florida record 19.99 (the time ranked as the top American mark and the second fastest time in the world when run).
He was named Florida's Most Valuable Track Athlete.
