Kru Casey

Position: Outside linebacker
Height: 6'1
Weight: 228
Current Team: Duval Sports Prime Time Players First Team 2025-2026

High School: Ponte Vedra
College: Nease

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Height6″1

Weight228 lbs

PositionLinebacker

class of 2026

Duval Sports- 5 Star

247 Sports- 3 Star

Rivals- 3 Star

High School: Nease

College: Georgia Southern

Biography

Kru Casey established himself as one of the most dominant defensive players in Northeast Florida during his career at Nease High School. A relentless linebacker and edge rusher, he built a reputation for his toughness, leadership, and ability to take over games. His outstanding production and relentless motor earned him a scholarship to Georgia Southern University, where he signed to continue his football career.

Casey was the heartbeat of the Panthers’ defense, leading by both example and production. He finished his standout season with 108 total tackles, consistently flying to the football and making plays from sideline to sideline. Whether defending the run, dropping into coverage, or blitzing off the edge, he demonstrated the versatility and football IQ that made him one of the area’s premier defenders.

Perhaps his greatest strength was his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks. Casey led Nease with an impressive 21 sacks, using an explosive first step, powerful hands, and relentless pursuit to wreak havoc in opposing backfields. His pass-rushing ability forced offenses to account for him on every snap, and his knack for making game-changing plays made him one of the most feared defenders in Northeast Florida.

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