Caleb Lomu OT Utah | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Caleb Lomu OT Utah
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.00 seconds (92%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 5.00 seconds (92%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 90.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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79% |
| Run Blocking: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Top 10
Overall Rank:
#8
Position rank:
#4
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| College Games: 15 College Snaps: 797 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Caleb Lomu from Highland High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Lomu opted to join Utah.In 2023 as a freshman Lomu saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 25 snaps for the Utes. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing the majority of his snaps at tight tackle, and the rest at left tackle.
As a sophomore in 2024 he played in 4 games and a total of 277 snaps. He conceded just 3 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at left tackle.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Lomu thrives on physicality, often out-grappling bigger defensive linemen and winning in the phone booth with tenacity and upper-body strength.
- He does a nice job working with teammates to build the pocket, anchoring against bull rushers and displaying good awareness against stunts and twists.
- Technician as a pass protector, playing with a wide base and very good balance. He has heavy hands, but more impressively, Lomu is consistent with his kick slide and shows impressive lateral movement.
- As a pass protector, he plays with good balance and holds up against the bull rush. Lomu has strong hands and does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher.
- Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level.
- Shows good quickness and flexibility on reach blocks, and he has enough range to get out as a puller.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- While Lomu probably fits best as a right tackle, he has an outside chance at surviving on the left side for a team with a power-running attack.
- Has enough power in the run game, but at times he seems to lack a mean streak.
- Can be beat off the edge coming out of his stance lunging to reach speedy wide rushers.
How other scouting services rate Caleb Lomu (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
8.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.