From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Boise State OG Kage Casey.

No. 77 KAGE CASEY/GUARD, BOISE STATE (RS JUNIOR) – 6060, 310 pounds
Measurements

Player
Ht/Wt
Hand Size
Arm Length
Wingspan

Kage Casey
6060/310
10 1/4
32 3/4
N/A

40-Yard Dash
10-Yard Dash
Short Shuttle
3-Cone

5.20
1.85
N/A
8.01

Broad Jump
Vertical
Bench Press

N/A
N/A
N/A

THE GOOD

– Plays with great understanding of what assignment is and how to execute
– Knows his limitations and works around them to win
– Plays with good technique and is always under control
– Plays with violence
– Great play strength
– Drives defenders downfield with powerful legs
– Loads hip to deliver a powerful hit at the point of attack
– Gets to the second level quickly
– Good grip strength when attached
– Good hand placement
– Active hands in pass protection
– Quick recovery when beaten in pass protection
– Strong anchor

THE BAD

– Arms are not long enough to stick at tackle, projects better as a guard
– Long-armed defenders can take advantage and chop his arms
– Does not punch first because of short arms
– Catches defenders and allows them to rip through
– Has to take a long pass set to give himself space to catch pass-rushers, but defenders can quickly jab and win inside
– Average athletic ability
– Struggles moving laterally
– Stiff lower body limits change of direction
– Struggles to attach quickly in space and will be beaten with speed
– Needs to lower his pad level

STATS

– Started 41 games across 4 seasons at Boise State
– 2025: Allowed 4 sacks, 0 QB hits and 9 pressures
– Run Blocking Grade: 75.2. Pass Blocking Grade: 78.9. Overall Grade: 79.0

INJURY HISTORY

– 2022: Tore the labrum in his right shoulder. Re-injured it on his first practice back and underwent surgery in December following the Frisco Bowl
– 2023: Missed spring practice due to labrum rehab

BACKGROUND

– Turns 23 in December of 2026
– Participated in the 2026 Senior Bowl
– Named to 2025 All-Mountain West First Team
– 2025 Academic All-Mountain West
– Named to 2024 All-Mountain West First Team
– Blocked for a rushing attack that had 3,365 yards, a school record
– Received 2023 All-Mountain West Second Team Honors
– Three-star recruit out of Clackamas High School in Oregon
– Played defensive end as well as offensive tackle
– Ranked the No. 8 prospect in Oregon
– He also wrestled in high school
– Before the first game of his junior season, Casey had never thought about playing college football, but his high school coach inspired him to make that a reality

TAPE BREAKDOWN

Kage Casey made a career out of playing left tackle for Boise State, but will have to kick inside due to arm length concerns and athletic limitations. He is a sizable player who wins with his powerful legs driving downfield, but his arms cannot consistently catch defenders and control them at the point of attack. He attacks in the run game with good speed moving downhill and will fight with intense violence to move the defender from his gap. Casey will be a positive run blocker in the NFL due to his strong legs and great technique, specifically his hand placement and leg drive.

Even with his great play strength, his short arms show up in the run game when the defender can keep him at arm’s length. When he gets into the defender’s frame, he will drive them downfield, but they can long-arm him, locate the ball carrier, and rip through. This first play shows what happens when he gets into the defender’s body and does well. The next is what happens when he gets long-armed.

In pass protection, Casey does a good job of understanding his limitations with arm length. He gets great depth in his pass set because he wants to give himself time to catch the defender with his body and use his grip strength to control them.

Casey never punches first because of his arm length and lets the pass rusher do the work for him. He is a great hand-fighter and swats away the arms of edge rushers trying to use their hands. To pair with his hand fighting, his anchor is steady, and he does not get bull-rushed. You can see the amount of snaps he has played because of his savvy understanding of what the pass-rusher will do, as shown below.

Although Casey was solid on the outside in pass-protection in the Mountain West, moving inside will help him immensely. He will be going against freak athletes on the edge in the NFL, with long arms and great speed. He does not adjust well to quick movements requiring him to change direction. This is a problem he will not have to worry about as much at guard.

He can trust his anchor to hold up against bigger defenders and can use his hands when he needs to. Here is an example of an athletic edge getting the corner on him because of his arm length.

CONCLUSION

Kage Casey will be best used at guard in the NFL due to his short arm length and average athletic ability. He has a good anchor to support him in pass protection, and his powerful legs will drive defenders downfield. He will not have to strain to win pass-protection reps with his short arms. Instead, he can focus on protecting the quarterback from the inside.

I think he can be a great backup that can start if needed, but his ceiling is high. He will need to work through a position change and adjust to NFL speed to start consistently. But I am optimistic about his skill set.

NFL Projection: Late Day 2
Steelers Depot Grade: 7.8 (Spot Starter)
Grade Range: 7.5-8.2
Games Watched: at South Florida (2025), vs UNLV (2025), at Notre Dame (2025), vs UNLV (Mountain West Championship – 2025)