Jerome Kapp Explained

Jerome Kapp
Current Team:St. Louis Battlehawks
Number:85
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:April 7, 1999
Birth Place:Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:200
High School:Boyertown
College:Seton Hill (2018)
Kutztown (2019–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns

Jerome Kapp (born April 7, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Seton Hill and Kutztown.

Early life

Kapp attended Boyertown Area Senior High School. In three seasons, Kapp had 68 catches for 1,284 yards and 15 receiving touchdowns. On defense, he had 128 total tackles, 13 interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.[1]

College career

In 2018, Kapp began his college football career at Seton Hill as a redshirt freshman.[2]

In 2019, Kapp transferred to Kutztown. As a freshman, he had 32 receptions for 462 yards and five touchdowns, as well as three rushing attempts for 24 yards, in 12 games.[3] [4] In 2020, Kapp's sophomore season was canceled due to COVID-19. As a junior in 2021, Kapp had 43 receptions for 812 yards and 8 touchdowns in 13 games. In 2022, as a senior, he had 47 receptions for 916 yards and 9 touchdowns in 11 games. At Kutztown, Kapp had a total of 122 receptions for 2,190 yards and 22 touchdowns in 36 games. He is ranked third in receiving yards and is tied for fourth in receiving touchdowns in Kutztown's history, ranking him above Andre Reed in both categories.

Professional career

New York Jets

On May 25, 2023, the New York Jets signed Kapp to a three-year, $2.695 million contract as an undrafted free agent.[5] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[6]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On January 19, 2024, Kapp signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).[7] He re-signed with the team on August 6, 2024.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boyertown, Kutztown University graduate Jerome Kapp signs with New York Jets . June 12, 2023 . mccall.com.
  2. Web site: Jets Sign WR Jerome Kapp . newyorkjets.com . May 25, 2023 . August 23, 2023.
  3. Web site: Boyertown graduate Jerome Kapp stays focused, grounded as Kutztown University football team captain . June 12, 2023 . ReadingEagle.com.
  4. Web site: Kutztown University football’s Jerome Kapp, a wide receiver, looks to be first Golden Bear drafted since 2017 . June 12, 2023 . mccall.com.
  5. Web site: Spotrac.com: Jerome Kapp contract . August 23, 2023 . Spotrac.com.
  6. Web site: Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players. Lange, Randy. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. August 29, 2023.
  7. News: The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players . UFLBoard.com . January 19, 2024 . January 20, 2024.
  8. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions: . 1820942963234455811 . August 6, 2024 . August 6, 2024.