Alexander Capka-Jones is looking to break out as a known commodity after not getting much attention as a high school player, junior college talent or even a returning member of this Illini roster.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
August 20, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — In his first media session of preseason camp, Illinois wide receiver Justin Stepp spoke for eight minutes and 38 seconds on Aug. 5 and the noteworthy item from that interview was not about what was said but the name that wasn’t mentioned.
Stepp never mentioned the name Alexander Capka . . .
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