Carl Capria (born June 8, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Detroit Lions in 1974 and for the New York Jets in 1975.
Capria was an All-American sprinter for the Purdue Boilermakers track and field team, finishing 3rd in the 4 ÃÂ 100 meters relay at the 1972 NCAA University Division Outdoor Track and Field Championships.