Broncos Draft Kage Casey: Future Tackle Star

0:00On April 25th, the Denver Broncos just grabbed a promising offensive tackle in the 2026 NFL draft, picking Boise State's Cage Casey at 111th overall in the 4th round. It's their first tackle taken since Garrett Bowles back in the first round of 2017, as they eye the future with Bowles at 33, and Mike McGlinchie at 31, starting to age. Casey, a six-foot-six-22-year-old from Happy Valley, Oregon, steps into a spot with the Broncos line already solid, but needing depth. They've got friend-crumb, Matt Pert, and Alex Pogeski rotating, but Pert and Pogeski shine more inside a guard, clearing a lane for Casey as a swing tackle right away. In college, he suited up for 46 games and locked down tackle consistently, bringing that reliable vibe Scouts love for pro rotations. Folks see him fitting those elite lines that need a reliable backup who can spot start, with upside to grow into a full-time starter, or even slide to.

1:00Guard, analysts gave this pick a B-grade, noting he'll need to adjust to NFL pass rush speed, like any young tackle, but the front-off is valued his traits. Over higher rated guys like Penn State's Drew Shelton, Broncos still hunt inside linebacker and tight in help, with their next shot at 170th in the 5th round, keeping the draft momentum, rolling.