COLLEGE: A
cornerstone for an offensive line that was considered on of the best in the
nation. 2006: Named to American
Football Coaches Association and Daktronics Division II All-America first team,
becoming the first IUP player so honored in five years…was also named to the
Associated Press Little All-America second team, which encompasses Divisions II
and III and the NAIA, and was a national finalist for the Gene Upshaw Division
II Lineman of the Year award…started 30 games in three seasons at left tackle
for IUP after transferring from the University of Pittsburgh…was the leader of
an offensive line that was among the best in the PSAC in 2006…the team ranked
28th in the nation in rushing an average of 171.7 yards per game and
allowed a total of only nine sacks on the year…behind
Capizzi and his linemates, tailback Chris Morgan was second in the PSAC and
eighth in the nation in rushing at 131.8 yards per game…gave up only one sack in
his IUP career while grading out at over 90 percent in seven games, including 98
percent against Shippensburg…was named to the All-PSAC West team each season,
including a first team nod this year…was chosen one of 10 players in Division II
as a "Pro Hopeful" by D2Football.co. 2005: Started all 10 games at left
tackle and was selected second team All-PSAC West for the second consecutive
season. 2004: Started all 10 games
at split tackle…named second team All-PSAC West and was a second team
All-Northeast Region selection by D2Football.com. 2003: Had to sit as a transfer. 2002: Was a redshirt freshman at the
University of Pittsburgh.
PERSONAL:Attended Pine-Richland (Gibsonia, PA)
High School…three-year starter at offensive tackle and also started at defensive
tackle as a senior…first-team All-Greater Allegheny Conference choice and a
member of the Post-Gazette all-area
squad as a senior…named one of the top 100 offensive line prospects by
Rivals100.com and was a PrepStar All-East Region selection…helped lead team to
its first conference title in 25 years in 1999…son of Peter and Rennae
Capizzi…majored in criminology…Full name: Jason Capizzi.
