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#26

Caleb Lomu

OT Utah Junior
83.0
Grade

Draft Projection

1
Round
20 - 40
Pick Range
#-
Position Rank

Measurements

6'6"
Height
313
Weight (lbs)
33.375"
Arm Length
9.5"
Hand Size

Athletic Testing

4.99s
40-Yard Dash
32.5"
Vertical Jump
113.0"
Broad Jump

College Statistics

12
Games
9
Games Started

Scouting Report

Redshirt sophomore at 6'6", 308 lbs with a keen natural feel as a pass protector who combines length with rare lateral mobility to mirror speed rushers in space. Allowed zero sacks and just eight pressures on 357 pass-blocking snaps in 2025 for a PFF grade of 82.1. Developing functional strength and contact balance are the main areas for growth as he projects as a future starter.

Player Comparison

Andrew Thomas

Strengths

  • Rare athletic testing numbers jump off the chart - moves with the fluidity of a tight end despite his size, creating matchup nightmares for defensive coordinators in space.
  • Excels in pass protection with natural kick-slide technique - surrendered just two sacks in 425 pass-blocking snaps during his first season as starter against quality competition.
  • Frame screams NFL potential - currently 295 pounds on a 6'5" frame with shoulder width and arm length that suggest capacity to add substantial functional strength.
  • Shows advanced processing speed and football IQ - consistently recognizes stunts and blitzes pre-snap and adjusts protection responsibilities accordingly.
  • Delivers a jarring initial punch in pass protection - stuns rushers with well-timed hand placement that disrupts their momentum and establishes early leverage.
  • Displays exceptional recovery ability when initially beaten - showcases the lateral quickness and body control to redirect and mirror even after losing initial positioning.
  • Demonstrated immediate bounce-back resilience - responded to early-season struggles against Southern Utah with standout performances against higher-caliber opponents.
  • Creates impressive vertical movement in run blocking - uses wide base and lower body drive to generate consistent push at point of attack despite room for additional mass.

Areas to Improve

  • Current playing weight falls below NFL threshold for the position - needs additional functional mass to handle power rushers at the next level.
  • Hand technique remains inconsistent through extended series - placement can drift outside defender's frame, reducing control and allowing counters late in drives.
  • Run blocking effectiveness lags behind pass protection skills - needs to improve sustaining blocks through completion, particularly when climbing to second level.
  • Experience limited to just one full season as starter - overall game maturity and situational awareness remain works in progress compared to multi-year starters.
  • Can rely too heavily on athletic traits rather than refined technique - future ceiling depends on marrying exceptional movement skills with technical consistency.