Wayne Capers was drafted No. 52 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 47
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 817th at Kansas
The pick
How Wayne Capers came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 47
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 817th among Kansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 338% of career value
- Final season
- 19863 years after the draft
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of Wayne Capers.
Oregon
Texas A&M
Washington
Rutgers · 1× All-Pro
Kansas in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wayne Capers in the 1983 NFL Draft
Wayne Capers is a Wide receiver out of Kansas selected No. 52 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Kansas has produced 59 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Wayne Capers drafted?
Wayne Capers was selected No. 52 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/wayne-capers.
What college did Wayne Capers play for?
Wayne Capers played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Wayne Capers's NFL career turn out?
47 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/wayne-capers.