Selvish Capers
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Career Summary
Selvish Capers is a former offensive tackle who played at West Virginia and in the NFL.
NFL.com lists Capers as an offensive tackle, and West Virginia identified him as its starting right tackle.
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Early Life
Capers is from Kenner, Louisiana.
West Virginia listed Capers' hometown as Kenner and his high school as St. Augustine.
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High School
Capers attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans.
He was an All-Louisiana tight end who earned first-team all-district, all-metro and all-state honors as a senior.
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College Career
Capers became a multi-year starter on West Virginia's offensive line.
In 2008, he started all 13 games and recorded 56 knockdowns while helping an offense that ranked 15th nationally in rushing. In 2007, he helped West Virginia produce two 1,000-yard rushers.
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Path to the NFL
Washington selected Capers in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
The Giants' 2012 roster document lists Capers as Washington's 231st overall selection in 2010.
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NFL Career
Capers appeared in three NFL games with the Giants in 2012.
NFL.com lists three games and no starts for Capers with New York in 2012. The Giants had signed him to the active roster in February that year.
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Career Accomplishments
Capers was a second-team All-Big East selection in 2009.
West Virginia's final 2009 release states that league coaches and Phil Steele named Capers to the all-Big East second team.
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Playing Style
Capers transitioned from tight end to offensive tackle.
West Virginia moved Capers from tight end to tackle before the 2007 season, where he won the starting job and became a key part of the run-blocking unit.
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Legacy
Capers provided leadership on West Virginia's offensive line.
Before the 2009 season, West Virginia described Capers as the line's only returning full-time starter and a player expected to carry leadership and teaching responsibilities.
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Post-Career
Capers transitioned into talent and recruiting work after professional football.
An NFL Player Care Foundation recognition shared by Capers says he transferred skills from his NFL experience into talent and recruiting for The Walt Disney Company.
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