NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Utah OT Caleb Lomu

As a redshirt sophomore, Caleb Lomu is still in the early stages of his physical and technical development but displays very good movement skills with a keen natural feel as a pass protector that tracks toward becoming a quality NFL left tackle. His traits help him negotiate leverage and get out of compromising positions at a high level.

Lomu is a 6'6", 308-pound tackle prospect who entered the Utah program as a 4-star recruit in the 2023 class.

Lomu started 12 games at left tackle as a redshirt freshman during the 2023 season.

Brandon Thorn: Brandon is the author of the Trench Warfare newsletter, which focuses exclusively on offensive and defensive line evaluation. He also contributes as an analyst to Establish the Run, serves as the scouting coordinator for OL Masterminds and is a selection committee member for the Joe Moore Award. 

- Excellent recovery skills due to very good body control and balance.

- Has the foot quickness and range to expand his set points and widen the corner against high-side rushes.

- Knows how to reset his hands and hips to get into his anchor and not panic against power.

- Showed an impressive ability to adapt in-game against Texas Tech's Romello Height's inside counters to not lose to the same move twice.

- Fluid mover in the zone run game with the burst and quickness to intersect targets on the move.

- Inconsistent set lines and positional leverage in pass protection result in him floating/drifting past his spot to overset or too quickly opening up that prematurely shortens the corner.

- Below average play strength shows up primarily in the run game, leading to quick stalemates, soft edges and shaky sustain skills, especially on angle-drive blocks.

GRADE: 7.8 (Key Contributor - 2nd Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Tyler Guyton (7.6 in 2024), Amarius Mims (7.9 in 2024), Walker Little (7.7 in 2021)

OVERALL RANK: 27

POSITION RANK: OT3

PRO COMPARISON: Walker Little

Height: 6'6"
Weight: 308

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