Casey gained valuable experience on the practice field as he redshirted in 2007 ... named Scout Offense Player of the Week in preparation for game against Southern Utah earned honorable mention all-state honors at center in 2005 and was an all-state defensive end in 2006 for Philip High School ... a four-year letterman, he played a key role on Philip’s state runner-up team in 2005 ... career statistics included 17 sacks and four touchdowns among five career receptions ... also was an all-conference selection in basketball and qualified for the state track and field meet in both the shot put and 110-meter hurdles ... honor roll student