Caleb Lomu is one of the most athletically gifted offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 class — a consensus four-star recruit out of Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona who won back-to-back state titles before landing at Utah and immediately becoming one of the best pass protectors in the Big 12.

His Combine confirmed everything the tape suggested: 4.99 forty, 32.5-inch vertical, and a 9-foot-5 broad jump were all top-10 marks among offensive linemen in Indianapolis. He plays with rare mirroring ability and hand timing for a player with only 27 college games of experience. The progression from 2 sacks allowed in 2024 to 0 in 2025 across 357 pass-blocking snaps is not coincidental — it reflects a player who processes rush concepts, communicates stunts, and executes with consistent technique.

The limitations are present and honest. Core power at the point of attack lags behind his athleticism, making him a run-game projection rather than a finished product. Arm length (33 3/8") and hand size (9 1/2") are below average for a left tackle and will be tested by longer NFL edge rushers. Finish through blocks and hip discipline against speed-to-power conversions are developmental areas that NFL strength and conditioning programs will target.

The ceiling is enormous. His frame still carries visible room for 15–20 additional pounds without sacrificing movement. In an outside zone or wide-zone system that lets him use his feet and work in space, Lomu projects as a long-term left tackle starter with Pro Bowl upside. Teams drafting him late in the first round are buying one of the highest athletic floors in this OL class with significant room still left to grow.