Kage Casey's positional flexibility was 'really attractive' for Broncos

Denver Broncos fourth-round draft pick Kage Casey was a left tackle at Boise State, but he has the size (6-5, 310 pounds) and versatility to also play as a guard or center, which coach Sean Payton described as "really attractive" following the NFL draft.

After being picked by the Broncos last month, Casey said during a conference call with reporters that he's willing to play "wherever they want me," and he noted that the club appreciates his versatility.

"I think even in the pre-draft process, me bumping to guard, playing a little bit of center in my pro day was something that helped me out a lot and something I think the Broncos could use," Casey said.

The 22-year-old lineman will likely begin his NFL career as a backup swing tackle/guard, providing cover at multiple positions.

“I think I play quick, aggressive," Casey said when asked to describe his game. "My football intelligence, my ability to read the field and slow down the game for myself, read pressure, see where a defender is going to be moving post-snap allows me to play fast. I’m an extremely consistent guy. I’m disciplined, and I’m ready to learn wherever I need to be.”

Denver has all five starting linemen from the last two seasons returning in 2026, so there's not an immediate starting spot available for Casey, but he figures to have a key backup role as a rookie. Casey will compete for a top backup spot this summer, and he could be a candidate to win a full-time starting job as early as 2027.

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