Why the Broncos drafted OL Kage Casey
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos offensive tackle Kage Casey (77) against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images With their 111th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Boise State offensive linemen Kage Casey. He is a 6-5, 310-pound offensive lineman who played tackle in college, but was announced as a guard and is expected to provide depth at the interior of the Broncos’ offensive line. He will join versatile lineman Alex Palczewski as a versatile and key reserve for the Broncos at the tackle and guard positions.
Some Kage Casey highlights pic. twitter. com/Ec7daUOJ4c — MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) April 25, 2026 The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had Kage Casey ranked as his 10th-best guard in the draft and called him a determined assignment-sound blocker who could compete for meaningful snaps his rookie year.
Casey is a tough, veteran blocker who relies on technical savvy and play recognition to keep defenders occupied. Despite some drifting and stiffness in his lower half, he is athletic enough to stay square in pass protection and has strong hands to combat what rushers throw at him. He doesn’t overwhelm targets in the run game but works himself in position to wall off and seal lanes.
With a potential move inside to guard or center looming, he will need to learn how to fire his feet quicker to combat immediate contact in his face. Casey is a determined, assignment-sound blocker and plays to his strengths to work around some of his physical shortcomings. He projects best on the interior and should compete for meaningful snaps during his rookie season.