Kasi Currie

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-5, 310 lbs. Taller than 81% and heavier than 69% of 2027 Defensive Line prospects in the SEC Scouts database (26 with a listed size).

Play Style

This comes from published evaluations; I haven't seen his film myself. Scouts describe a power-first interior defender who wins with first contact and his long arms, can drive blockers backward, and has enough quickness to get through gaps against double teams. His experience at offensive tackle suggests he reads blocking schemes and uses his hands well. The limited defensive stats suggest a player who gets into the backfield and draws attention more than one who piles up numbers.

Strengths

• Length and hand size (35-inch arms, 11-inch hands per 247) that let him get his hands on blockers first and keep them off his chest, an edge most interior linemen don't have
• Natural strength. Ivins says he 'can win with a bull rush' but can also 'split a double team,' so he can take on double teams against the run and still rush the passer
• Quick feet for his size ('nimble quickness'). He has started at right tackle, and his coach Jon Ellinghouse says he 'can bend and move' and could play in the NFL on either side of the ball. That's the coach's view, but it matches how he's been used.
• Young for his class, so he has more time to develop than most prospects ranked this high

Areas to Improve

• Limited defensive production and snaps: 18 tackles, 3 TFL and 2 sacks as a sophomore; 15 tackles, 4 TFL and 1 INT as a junior while playing mainly right tackle. Splitting time between both sides has held back his defensive technique and volume.
• Building a pass-rush plan beyond power: he needs a counter move and a go-to hand move to finish as a pass rusher from the interior against Power 4 guards
• Managing his weight: at 330 lb he has to hold his pad level and keep his stamina up for long drives. Where he settles (roughly 305-315 vs. 320+) will decide whether he plays 3-technique or nose tackle.

College Projection

He should be a rotational interior defensive lineman at Texas in Year 1. His size means he can play right away on early downs and in short-yardage packages. A starting job at 3-tech or nose is realistic by Year 2 or 3 as his technique catches up to his tools. If things don't work out on defense, he could move to offensive tackle or guard, which lowers the risk of the recruitment.

NFL Outlook

He has Day 1-2 draft upside if his production grows to match his tools. NFL teams look hard at 35-inch arms, his weight range and quick feet, and his early-entry timeline starts at a young age. The main risk is that defensive production at Sierra Canyon has been limited so far. His offensive-line ability gives him a fallback path to the NFL.

Best Fit

An aggressive, one-gap front that lets him attack gaps at 3-technique while also lining up at nose on run downs. Texas's defensive-line development and SEC-level rotation fit him well. A staff that's open to trying him at offensive tackle if needed would add value.