Broncos Draft Kage Casey for Left Guard

0:00It's April 28th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, Full Ball News, powered by AI. The Denver Broncos just plugged a future gab at left guard by drafting Cage Casey from Boise State with their early fourth round pick, number one, 111 overall. Ben Powers is in a contract year, so they needed depth, and even though Casey balled out as a left tackle in college, the team plans to slide him. Inside to guard, with tackle as a backup option, if things click. Casey came in as a three star recruit, who picked Boise State over Oregon State offers, red-shirting his first year from injuries. Over four seasons, he logged 2007-30 snaps, mostly the last three years at left tackle, giving up just six sacks and 43 pressures. Fans and scouts love his Iron Man streak of 41 straight starts. A sharp football IQ that lets him read defenses quick and that smooth movement, with powerful hands to lock down blocks. He's got a finisher's mentality, stays penalty free, and spots stunts or blitzes like a

1:04vet. On the flip side, his shorter arms make it tough to keep rushes off his chest, especially after shoulder surgeries, and he lacks that snap explosion. Plus a solid base for run blocking. Versatility is the big question, can he thrive at guard or right side after years at left tackle? Bronkel see him as a scheme fit for development, grabbing value since some ranked him top four among tackle guard types, with a third round grade. Time will show if he bokes up their line for the long haul.