Kevin Capps

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Kirkwood, Mo.
High School:
Kirkwood HS

Hoffer on Capps: "We're aware of the talent level that Kevin possesses and we feel that he'll be able to come in and make an immediate contribution. He's a hard worker who has the drive and focus to succeed in our program."

High School: Owns lifetime bests of 57.9 in the 100 breast and 2:06.0 in the 200 breast ... member of the Clayton Shaw Park club team - the same club as current Tigers Bennett Clark and Eric Smith - where he was coached by Dave McCrary, the brother of former Mizzou standout Chris McCrary ... a Junior National qualifier ... 2005 United States Swimming (USS) sectional champion in the 200 breast ... placed second in the 200 breast and finaled in the 200 IM at the 2006 Missouri state meet ... an All-Metro first-team selection ... attended the same high school as Clark.

Personal: Full name is Kevin R. Capps ... born on Nov. 21, 1987 in St. Louis, Mo. ... son of Dan and Kathy Capps ... has one brother, Rob (21) ... plans to major in Business.