Michael Caputo (American football) explained

Michael Caputo
Current Team:Baylor Bears
Position:Quality control coach
Birth Date:26 October 1992
Birth Place:Imperial, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:206
High School:West Allegheny
College:Wisconsin
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
  • LSU (2017-2018)
    Graduate assistant
  • Utah State (2019)
    Safeties coach
  • Baylor (2020-2021)
    Quality Control Coach
  • Wisconsin (2022)
    Defensive Assistant
  • Buffalo (2023-Present)
    Safeties/Special Teams
Highlights:

Michael Caputo (born October 26, 1992) is an American football coach and former player. He played college football at Wisconsin and played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams. He is currently working as the safeties and special teams coach for Buffalo.[1]

High school career

College recruiting

College career

2011–2014

Caputo attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison where he played safety for the Wisconsin Badgers football team from 2011 through 2015. He was a starter for three seasons, 2013–2015.

Caputo's freshman year he was a member of the scout team and received a redshirt.[2] In 2012, he played in 13 games, and only recorded ten tackles.

For the 2013 season Caputo earned a starting spot at safety despite missing all of spring training after undergoing neck surgery. Caputo started 12 of 13 games. By the end of the season Caputo tallied 63 tackles which ranked 2nd on the entire team.

In the 2014 season Caputo led the team in tackles with 106 tackles and was a consensus 2nd team All-Big Ten pick as well being named 2nd team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.[3]

2015

In the off season Caputo was named team captain for the 2015 season.[4] Prior to the season starting Caputo was named to numerous preseason award watchlists, including the Lott IMPACT Trophy, Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award.[5] [6] [7] [8]

In the season opener against Alabama, on the third play of the game, Caputo went down hard while tackling runningback Derrick Henry. After the play Caputo tried to join the Alabama huddle, shortly thereafter the referees called timeout and Caputo was later diagnosed with a concussion.[9]

Caputo played in the 2016 East–West Shrine Game which was played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. He recorded three tackles, two passes defensed and two interceptions.[10] One of the interceptions was on former teammate Joel Stave which Caputo returned for 66 yards and was eventually tackled by Stave on the 11-yard line, preventing a pick six.[11] After the game, Caputo was named the defensive MVP.[12]

College statistics

Year Team GP Solo Ast Total TFL Sack INT PD FF FR
2011 redshirt season
2012 13 8 2 10 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2013 12 36 27 63 3.0 0.0 0 3 0 0
2014 14 64 42 106 6.0 1.0 1 6 4 2
2015 13 36 29 65 1.0 0.5 2 8 1 2
College Totals 52 144 100 244 10.0 1.5 3 17 5 4

source:https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/michael-caputo-1.html

Professional career

Caputo trained at Fischer Sports Institute in Phoenix, Arizona for the NFL Combine in February and Wisconsin's Pro Day in March, ultimately in preparation for the 2016 NFL draft.[13] Caputo did not receive an invite to the NFL Combine and worked out at Wisconsin's Pro Day on March 9, 2016.

He was signed by the Los Angeles Rams on August 15, 2016. On August 30, 2016, Caputo was released by the Rams.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: University of Buffalo Department of Athletics Coaches . ubbulls.com . 31 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Potrykus . Jeff . Season Preview - Safety Michael Caputo has climbed into leadership role . Jsonline.com . August 29, 2015 . January 25, 2016.
  3. Web site: @ 6:49pm . Big Ten has more selections on FWAA's All-American teams than SEC . Saturdaydownsouth.com . December 17, 2014 . January 25, 2016.
  4. Web site: Badgers football: Michael Caputo's return gives UW a boost in Capital One Bowl | Wisconsin Badgers and College Football . host.madison.com . December 16, 2013 . January 25, 2016.
  5. Web site: Safety Mike Caputo Named Captain. Jake. Kocorowski. SB Nation. June 8, 2015. July 30, 2015.
  6. Web site: Vince Biegel, Michael Caputo Named to Bednarik Award Watch List. Jim. Oxley. Badger of Honor. July 7, 2015. July 30, 2015. July 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150707205747/http://badgerofhonor.com/2015/07/07/vince-biegel-michael-caputo-named-to-bednarik-award-watch-list/. dead.
  7. Web site: Badgers Land on Nagurski, Outland Watch Lists. University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Athletics. July 10, 2015. July 30, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150812034023/http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071015aaa.html. August 12, 2015.
  8. Web site: Thorpe Award Latest to Add Caputo to Watch List. University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Athletics. July 13, 2015. July 30, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150716194216/http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071315aaa.html. July 16, 2015.
  9. Web site: Wisconsin Badgers safety Michael Caputo going through concussion tests . Espn.go.com . September 7, 2015 . January 25, 2016.
  10. Web site: Archived copy . January 25, 2016 . February 7, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160207132207/http://www.shrinegame.com/~/media/NewShrineGame/Files/PDF/Gamebook58000.pdf . dead .
  11. Web site: Badgers football: Michael Caputo stars as West beats East | Wisconsin Badgers and College Football . host.madison.com . January 1, 1970 . January 25, 2016.
  12. Web site: Fox Sports . Former Wisconsin Badger Mike Caputo earns defensive MVP honors in East-West Shrine game . FOX Sports . November 29, 2015 . January 25, 2016.
  13. http://www.uwbadgers.com/news/2016/1/29/FB_0129161405.aspx Lucas at Large: MVP helps Caputo make case to NFL
  14. Web site: Rams Announce First Round of Roster Cuts. Bain. Nate. TheRams.com. August 30, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170805061520/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Announce-First-Round-of-Roster-Cuts/78082875-d44d-4bf9-a96e-8eaf2e3277dd. August 5, 2017.