Louisville football lands highest-rated commit ever in TJ Capers

Louisville football just secured a commitment from the No. 7 player in the country, linebacker TJ Capers.

It’s difficult to put into words how unprecedented of a recruiting period Louisville football has had in the last 12 months.

However, this ought to begin to put things into perspective.

Louisville just landed its highest-rated commitment ever from class of 2024 linebacker TJ Capers. The Miami product announced his decision Saturday during the All-American Bowl.

Capers, assessed a .9951 rating by 247Sports, is rated higher than Michael Bush, Brian Brohm, Peanut Whitehead, and James Quick.

And while we have another 11 months until the early signing period opens in December of 2024, Capers is the perfect cornerstone piece to get the ball rolling for a class that may be even more electric than its predecessor.

About TJ Capers

TJ Capers is a 6’2,” 230-pound junior from Columbus High School in Miami, Florida.

He is considered the second-best edge rusher and No. 3 overall defensive player in his class, and was one of the best players in the country this year regardless of class.

The reviews on this guy are glowing, but here is a more extensive breakdown by way of Andrew Ivins of 247Sports:

“A front-seven defender that can do a little bit of everything. Looks college ready as a sophomore with a hulking frame that’s a verified 6-foot-2, 230 pounds. Has tested reasonably well for someone his size with a 4.6 in the 40 and a 4.5 short shuttle on record. A thumper that likes to run and hit. Excels in chase mode on Friday nights as he will hawk down ball carries or quarterbacks of all different sizes and drag them to the ground. Has spent first few years of prep career working as an outside linebacker in a 4-3 front.
Looks more than comfortable dropping back into space and has shown on the camp circuit that he’s rather serviceable in man-to-man situations as he will hand check and fight for positioning at the catch point. Can sniff out run plays and understands how to stack and shed better than most his age. Could probably be deployed as a Mike or Sam on Saturdays, but might also grow into a full-time pass rusher depending on how his body fills out over the next few years. Should be viewed as one of the top defensive prospects in South Florida for the 2024 cycle given early body of work after totaling 53 tackles and producing multiple turnovers as an 10th grader. Will need to keep progressing, but has some of the required traits to be a multi-year starter at the Power Five level.”

Capers was named to the Miami Dade All-County team as a sophomore and was named “Alpha Dog” by 247Sports at the Elite Underclassmen Showcase this season.

He joins four-star running back Isaac Brown as the second recruit in the 2024 class, which catapults the Cards to the No. 18 spot in the 247Sports class rankings.