Byron Capers

Capers was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up primarily in Marietta, Georgia, where he attended Wheeler High School.

[2] Capers committed to play college football at Florida State University.

[4] Capers also competed in Florida State's track team and earned All-America status as a junior in the 4x100 relay.

[5] Capers was selected in the seventh round of the 1997 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles but was cut at the end training camp.

[9] In 1998, Capers was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).