
CalebLomu
Smooth-moving offensive lineman with the body control, length, and light feet to block on an island at tackle.
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Lomu is a high-ceiling tackle prospect because of his elite length, nimble feet, and balance as a pass blocker on the edge, but he’s still developing as a run blocker. A two-year starter for the Utes, he played almost all of his college snaps at left tackle (1,582), but manned a handful of reps at right tackle (32). He’s tall with a low-cut, power forward’s frame, and keeps his feet moving throughout his pass set, which helps him avoid over-extending or getting flat-footed. He mirrors easily on the edge, matching the speed of pass rushers while still avoiding inside counter moves. Lomu recovers quickly when he initially loses a step, showing the balance to finish a block. He flashes a strong punch and good hand-fighting skills to keep himself square with pass rushers, and he gave up zero sacks on 382 pass blocking snaps in 2025, per PFF. In the run game, he brings natural movement skills on zone blocks. He covers ground quickly on pulling plays and has no trouble getting to the second level.
Lomu can get ripped off balance by bigger, stronger opponents, and needs to work on leverage at the point of attack. He lacks sand in his pants as a pass blocker and brings an inconsistent anchor against the bull rush. He needs to play with more power and sustain blocks better in the run game, and there are times he gets caught playing too upright.
Background
By Daniel Comer
A redshirt sophomore and former four-star recruit out of Gilbert, Arizona. Was the no. 14 offensive tackle and the no. 166 overall player in the 2023 class. Started 24 games at left tackle for the Utes over the past two seasons and was named first-team All–Big 12 in 2025.
Fun Facts
- Started playing football in fourth grade. Also wrestled, played baseball, basketball, and golfed growing up.
- On how getting his first college offer changed his mindset: “I always loved the sport, but I always felt like I didn’t have as much as these other guys, I don’t know why. My mindset just wasn’t there when I was younger and I didn’t take it as serious. I was focused on school and football was just there. Sophomore year in the summer, I started going all over for camps and that’s when I realized I wanted to do this even if I don’t get a chance until my senior year, I still want to chase it. Then that summer, I got my first offer and it hit me that it’s legit now and I can play at the next level, which I always wanted to do.”