Nick Kasa
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LV | 4 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Career Summary
Nick Kasa is a tight end from Thornton, Colorado, who played at Colorado and was selected by Oakland in the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Kasa was born in Rochester, New York, and grew up in Thornton, Colorado.
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High School
Kasa attended Legacy High School in Thornton, where he became the program's career leader in tackles for loss and sacks. He earned statewide honors as a junior and senior and played in the U.S. Army All-American Game.
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College Career
Kasa played four years at Colorado. He spent his first three seasons on the defensive line before converting to tight end during his junior year.
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Path to the NFL
Oakland selected Kasa from Colorado in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, 172nd overall.
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NFL Career
Kasa signed with Oakland in June 2013. The Raiders' all-time roster credits him with 16 games, one start, and a nine-yard touchdown reception during the 2013 season.
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Career Accomplishments
As a Colorado senior, Kasa started all 12 games at tight end and caught 25 passes for 391 yards and three touchdowns. He earned third-team All-Pac-12 recognition from The NFL Draft Report.
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Playing Style
Raiders draft coverage described Kasa as a physical, committed run blocker with straight-line speed, drawing on his defensive-line background while developing as a receiving tight end.
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24194, 00-0030512, 1990-11-05, Nick Kasa, Nickolas, Kasa
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