National Football Foundation

Brenton Caprio symbolizes everything right about high school football. His reputation for sportsmanship, competitive energy and drive for academic excellence at Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, N.J., simply defined him as the best of the best in the East Region. 

As team captain, Caprio led by example setting numerous school and league records at quarterback. In his senior campaign, Brenton passed for 2,065 yards and 27 touchdowns while also rushing 159 times for 890 yards and another 21 touchdowns. His career passing total of 4,298 set a new school mark, and his 46 career passing scores established school and Cape Atlantic records. He added another 42 touchdowns on the ground. He garnered First Team All-State, All-Group and All-South Jersey honors and was selected the Atlantic City Press Player of the Year and the Maxwell Club Tri-State High School Player of the Year. 

In the classroom, Caprio produced an equally impressive record, maintaining a 4.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale while taking AP and honors courses in virtually every subject. A member of the National Honor Society, he made the Honor/Merit roll every marking period of his high school career while also earning student of the month honors. 

"In my thirty years of coaching high school football, Brent is the finest person and leader I have ever had the pleasure to coach", said Mainland head coach Bob Coffey. "He was the heart and soul of our team. He led by example." 

Active in the community, Caprio volunteered for numerous community charities including the D.A.R.E. program and the Mainland Blood Drive. He volunteered as a freshman mentor and served as an alter server at his church. 

Caprio attended The College of William & Mary and played four seasons at quarterback for the Tribe, throwing for 2,201 yards and 15 touchdowns. He earned his bachelor's and master's from William & Mary and is currently a scout for the Indianapolis Colts.