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).