Height: 6’6
Weight: 308 pounds
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Pro Comparison: Tyler Guyton

2026 NFL Combine Results

Pros of Caleb Lomu

• Offers ample upside thanks to just two seasons of starts and his youth as a redshirt sophomore
• Athleticism and mobility in space is apparent — both with his pass sets and on the second level
• Illustrates effectiveness to connect and latch on to blocks with his reach
• Shows mirror skills and foot speed to redirect in second-reaction moments
• Possesses good awareness of delayed threats and games in pass protection
• Good functional balance that aid his reactive movements

Cons of Caleb Lomu

• He’s understandably raw and inconsistent with a number of fundamentals in both phases
• Could probably afford to add some mass & strength, he has an athletic build with a higher center of gravity
• Framing of blocks as both a run blocker out of his stance and as a pass protector to close down angle will need refinement

Background

Lomu attended high school at Highland HS in Gilbert, AZ and was a standout prep player with invites to showcase his ability for several all-star events, including the All-American Bowl and the Polynesian Bowl. Lomu was rated as the third-best offensive tackle in the state of Arizona in his class, earning a 4-star rating (247Sports) and eventually enrolling at Utah.

Lomu redshirted his true freshman season in 2023, playing just a handful of snaps across three games. But he’s been a stalwart at left tackle in each of the last two seasons as a redshirt freshman and sophomore. Lomu was named First-Team All-Big 12 in 2025 before eventually declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. 

Player Evaluation

Caleb Lomu projects as a developmental starter at the NFL level. He possesses tremendous tools and natural physical ability but his play offers understandable inconsistencies as just a two-year starter and redshirt sophomore. Lomu is currently more refined as a pass protector than he is as a run defender — his movement skills, size and length all are weaponized in ways that will create challenges for opposing rushers in the NFL. His ability to handle power early and ensure he’s refining his hand timing will ultimately determine what kind of successes he has early in his pro career.

As a run blocker, Lomu has the needed athleticism but needs more reps. He’s overaggressive at times in trying to secure his initial fits and not assertive enough in other instances to create soft angles that defenders can disengage from. There’s a fine balance in between those two states of existence that Lomu has not yet found the proper balance to.

Expect there to be growing pains. But guys that are as physically talented as Lomu are going to get drafted early and they’re going to get every opportunity to play and develop. It may require patience. But in the right landing spot, it will definitely be worth it.

A to Z Rankings

A to Z Big Board Ranking: 16th overall, OT3

A to Z Draft Grade: 8.90/10.00

Draft projection: Late First Round

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