Kage Casey

NFL Draft Profile: Kage Casey

Position: Offensive Tackle | School: Boise State | Class: Redshirt Junior

Height: 6'5" | Weight: 311 lbs | Archetype: Balanced (Technician / Zone Hybrid)

College Career Summary

Kage Casey leaves Boise State as the definitive "iron man" of the Mountain West. After a redshirt season in 2022, he seized the Left Tackle spot in 2023 and never looked back, starting 41 consecutive games to close his career. Casey was the primary engine room for an offense that produced record-breaking rushing numbers for Ashton Jeanty.

His 2025 season solidified him as a premier NFL prospect. Facing increased scrutiny, he allowed just five sacks across 13 games while maintaining a top-10 PFF grade for all FBS Left Tackles. Though he opted out of the LA Bowl to prepare for the draft, his resume is built on rare technical consistency and a "blue-collar" durability that NFL scouts prize. While some question his arm length for the NFL edge, his tape suggests he is a plug-and-play starter with the versatility to kick inside to Guard.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 41 (Consecutive starts at Left Tackle)

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 5

• 2025 Pressures Allowed: 14

• Pancakes: ~58 (2025 Season)

• Holding Penalties: 1 (2025) / 3 (Career Total)

• Honors: 2x First-Team All-MW (2024, 2025); 2nd-Team All-American (2024); Freshman All-American (2023).

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	@ Georgia Southern	A	Total displacement in the run game; zero hurries allowed.
2	@ Oregon	B+	The Big Test. Held his own against elite B1G speed; allowed 1 sack late.
4	vs Washington St	A-	Clinical pass protection; paved the way for Jeanty’s 250+ yard game.
6	vs Utah State	A+	The Apex. Perfect blocking grade; 7 pancakes recorded.
8	@ UNLV	B	High-stakes battle; allowed 2 pressures but neutralized the bull rush.
10	vs San Diego St	B+	Gritty performance; dominant on pulling lead blocks.
11	vs Nevada	A-	Flawless pass sets; diagnosed 3 separate blitz stunts perfectly.
13	@ Wyoming	C+	Worst Game. Struggled with the Laramie wind/noise; 1 sack allowed.
14	vs UNLV (MWC Title)	A	Masterclass in hand placement; won the conference in the trenches.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Leadership: Elite. Team captain and the vocal heart of the Boise State front.

• Mental Toughness: High; famously recovered from "expectations of perfection" to become a starter.

• Competitor: Elite; high-effort "finisher" who plays through the whistle.

• Team Player: Credits his interior unit; famously stayed at Boise over $1M NIL portal offers.

• Star: High; a clear talent outlier in the G5 who dominated P4 competition.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 87/100

• Height/Weight: 6'5", 311 lbs. (Meets height, Borderline weight).

• Stamina: High; logs every meaningful snap with zero drop-off in technique.

• Durability: Elite. 41 consecutive starts; never missed time for injury.

• Injury History: Medically clean; robust athletic profile.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Run Block: Strength. Elite leverage and leg drive; specialized in wide zone schemes.

• Pass Block: Plus; very high PFF efficiency (87.0 grade), though can be beat by speed.

• Strength: Plus; "country strong" with an anchor that absorbs bull rushes effortlessly.

• Technique: Elite. Mastery of hand placement and resetting the "clamp."

• High Motor: Constant; high-hustle blocker on screens and second-level climbs.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 82/100

• Speed: Moderate; adequate climber, but lacks "burner" speed in space.

• Agility: Critical. Lateral mirroring is solid, but struggles against ultra-twitchy ends.

• Flexibility: High; natural knee-bend that helps him stay low against speed.

• Acceleration: Good; explosive first step forward in the power run game.

• Footwork: Clinical; very disciplined, quiet feet.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Awareness: Elite. Remarkable at sensing blitzes and passing off stunts.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Elite technical floor; "dancing bear" footwork; rarely flagged (3 career penalties); massive experience (2,700+ snaps); elite run-blocking production that translated against P4 opponents (Oregon).

• Weaknesses: Sub-optimal Arm Length. Likely forced inside to Guard or Right Tackle by NFL scouts; lacks elite "twitch" or vertical speed; can be susceptible to pure speed rushers who win the corner early.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Zone-Heavy or West Coast system (e.g., Raiders, Rams, Seahawks).

• NFL Comparison: Joe Alt (Lite) / Bernhard Raimann.

Scout's Final Word

"Kage Casey is one of the most 'NFL-ready' prospects in the class from a technical standpoint. While he lacks the elite length of a top-5 pick, his tape is almost flawless regarding hand usage and awareness. He is the guy you draft and don't worry about for 10 years. Whether he stays at Tackle or kicks inside to Guard, he will be a Day 1 starter who elevates a rushing attack. Draft Projection: 2nd - 3rd Round."