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Offensive Tackle

Caleb Lomu

Grade89 /100
Pos Rank5
OVR Rank25
School
UTAH

Experience

Played24
Started24
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Position-Specific Grades

COMBINE RESULTS

Height
6' 6 1/4"
Weight
313lbs
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ARM
33 3/8"
HAND
9 1/2"
40-Yard Dash
4.99sec
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10-Yard Split
1.74sec
Vertical
32
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Broad Jump
9' 5"

The Takeaway

The Player

Lomu is a high-cut offensive tackle, but he has the frame to gain weight and he moves well for his size. His talent and upside have never been a question, but we had concerns about his playing strength and whether he’d be ready to make the jump to the NFL this year when we watched his 2024 tape last summer. We felt better about his prospects after seeing his improved hand placement and playing strength in 2025. 

Lomu was a redshirt sophomore last season and has started 24 games at left tackle over the past two seasons. His awareness and football IQ jump out—especially given his experience level. He has an impressive ability to read and adjust as a run blocker and he quickly reads and reacts to line stunts and pressures as a pass blocker.  

He’s quick and he hits his landmarks getting out of his pass sets. He makes it tough for edge rushers to get into his frame by knocking their hands down, mixing up his sets, and working his hands inside. He mirrors and holds his ground well once locked onto a defender. He keeps his head up, stays balanced, and passes off defenders against line stunts. He can get knocked off balance when defenders are able to get into his frame and can get beat when he doesn’t anticipate an inside move. 

He flashes a finisher’s mentality in the run game. His footwork is sound and he works his hips around as a zone blocker. Sometimes his high pad level leads to him falling off some blocks. It also hinders his ability to adjust and stay connected when he climbs to the second level. 

The Draft

Lomu grades out as a top-seven offensive tackle prospect and a top-30 overall prospect in this class. 

The Projection

Lomu is a taller upright tackle who could struggle with length and power early in his career, but has the intelligence, toughness, and quick feet to develop into an effective starting left tackle. Will Campbell, a 2025 fourth overall pick, was more battle-tested as a three-year starter coming out of LSU, but the frames, playing styles, and ceilings are similar.