Kage Casey OT Boise State |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #77 SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/23/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 5.20 seconds (63%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #77 | |
| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 03/23/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| Forty time: 5.20 seconds (63%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
| Overall Rating: | 82.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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84% |
| Run Blocking: |
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78% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#161
Position rank:
#32 (OL)
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| College Games: 44 College Snaps: 2728 | ||
ESPN RATING: 75/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Blake Fisher - Notre Dame |
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99% |
| Emery Jones Jr. - LSU |
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94% |
| Ajani Cornelius - Oregon |
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94% |
Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 111 (DEN)
Draft Profile: Bio
None of the major recruiting services ranked Kage Casey inside their top 1,000 nationally when he signed with Boise State as a three-star out of Clackamas High School in Happy Valley, Oregon. He had played both offensive tackle and defensive end for the Cavaliers and helped them reach the second round of the Oregon 6A state playoffs as a senior.After a redshirt season with limited action as a true freshman, Casey stepped into the starting left tackle job in 2023 and never gave it back. He started all 14 games that year and earned Second Team All-Mountain West and Freshman All-America recognition from The Athletic. That offensive line ranked 13th nationally in sacks allowed per game.
His 2024 season was the real breakout. Casey started every game again, logged a team-high 947 offensive snaps, and did not allow a single sack across 440 pass-blocking opportunities. He picked up multiple All-America nods, including Second Team honors from The Athletic and Walter Camp. In 2025, he was named First Team All-Mountain West for a second straight year and earned a Senior Bowl invite, capping a career that saw him play over 2,700 offensive snaps across 44 games.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Anchor is legitimate; sits down against bull rushes and holds his ground consistently.
- Strong, active hands that latch and control once he gets into defenders' frames.
- Powerful drive blocker who creates vertical displacement in the run game.
- Keeps his legs churning through the whistle and finishes with intent.
- Recognizes stunts quickly and adjusts his positioning without panic.
- Firm inside hand shuts down B-gap counters and spin moves effectively.
- Takes good angles to reach second-level defenders in space.
- Durable three-year starter with over 2,700 snaps and zero missed games.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Below-average arm length forces him to overextend and lets defenders into his chest.
- Lacks the foot speed and range to stay with NFL-caliber edge speed.
- Tends to short-set in pass protection, opening himself to outside rushes.
- Pad level runs high, which lets longer defenders pry underneath him.
- Recovery quickness is limited once beaten off the snap.
- Gets over his skis in the run game and can slip off blocks at the perimeter.
Scouting Report: Summary
Casey's future at the next level is almost certainly inside at guard. His arms measured 32 3/4" at the Senior Bowl, which is borderline for a tackle and a big part of why defenders consistently get into his frame before he can establish control. Pair that short length with a tendency to short-set, an unreliable outside hand on the arc, and limited recovery speed, and you have a tackle profile that works in the Mountain West but not against NFL-caliber edge rushers week after week.The good news is that a move to guard neutralizes the length issue. Working in tighter quarters, Casey won't need to reach as far to make initial contact, and defenders won't have the same runway to exploit his chest. His anchor is among the better ones in this class, and his ability to sit down, re-anchor, and absorb power translates regardless of competition level. In the run game, he generates real movement at the point of attack, works his angles well on down blocks, and finishes with the kind of effort that coaches love. His recognition against twists and games is sharp, too, which matters in a condensed interior space.
An inside zone scheme would be the cleanest fit. Casey is not going to win many footraces to the perimeter, but he processes well, drives defenders off their spots, and finds work when he comes free. He could compete for a starting guard job within his first two seasons if he tightens up his hand placement and plays with more consistent leverage. There is a solid floor here as a quality backup with position flexibility, and genuine starter upside if the transition goes well.
Kage Casey percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Kage Casey (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
124.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.