Lewis Leonard Capes (born 26 May 1971) is a British former shot put athlete and professional American football player.
He became a member of Millfield's athletic, rugby and water polo squads where he was coached by Rod Speed.
After leaving school, he moved to the United States and attended Santa Monica College (1989–1991), representing the athletic squad and playing defensive end for the football team.
Capes represented Millfield at the shot put and won the Public Schools' Championships.
Capes then transferred to Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for American football (1989–1994) where he was coached by Earle Bruce and Sonny Lubick.