At this point last season, Kage Casey was looked at as the top NFL Draft prospect out of the Group of Six for the class of 2026.
But much has happened since then. Boise State wasn’t as successful as it was in 2024. Other prospects rose up draft boards. And Casey didn’t quite play up to the billing of a first-round draft pick in 2025.
But Casey still has plenty of potential. He showed what he was capable of and now has an ample amount of experience before he starts his pro career.
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Where Did Kage Casey Go In The NFL Draft?
Casey went to the Denver Broncos with the 111th overall pick, in the fourth round, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Kage Casey’s 40 Time & NFL Combine Results
Casey ran the 40-yard dash in 5.2 seconds, which ranked 31st out of 39 offensive linemen who participated in that drill at the NFL Combine. He also recorded a three-cone drill time of 8.01 seconds, which was 13th among 14 in his position group.
Casey was measured at 6 feet, 6 inches and 310 pounds at the NFL Combine.
Kage Casey Stats & Highlights
Casey was a two-time HERO Sports Group of Five All-American and a two-time All-Mountain West first-team selection. He made a variety of other All-American lists and participated in the Senior Bowl.
After 2,730 snaps played over four seasons at Boise State, Casey allowed just six sacks. In 2025, he allowed four sacks and 10 total quarterback pressures. As a sophomore, he didn’t allow a single sack and just six total QB pressures. He committed only three penalties in his final two years of college.
Among offensive tackles who played at least 860 snaps last year, Casey was seventh in Pro Football Focus’ overall grades. He was also seventh for run blocking and 12th for pass blocking. In 2024, he was second for pass blocking, tied for 11th in run blocking, and seventh in PFF’s overall grades.
Where Is Kage Casey From?
Casey is from Happy Valley, Oregon.
Kage Casey NFL Draft Profile & Comparison
Casey reminds me a bit of Brandon Scherff, who played tackle in college but really found his place in the NFL as a guard.
Casey played exclusively at tackle in college, but many NFL media voices see him as more of a guard. That’s in part because of his arm length, which was measured at 32.75 inches at the NFL Combine.
Casey has a strong anchor, especially in pass protection. With a wide base, he doesn’t get pushed backward all that often.
He didn’t showcase superb athleticism at the NFL Combine, which may be another reason why pro coaches will see him as more of a guard. But he seemed to be quick enough on tape. He mirrored defenders and moved his feet well based on the film I watched.
Casey has a good resume, as previously outlined. But he hasn’t really played at guard, and I wonder if that will give NFL teams pause if they do indeed project him playing at that spot.
Casey has the capability of budding into a starting O-lineman in the NFL, even if it takes time for him to develop and/or get used to another position.
