Caleb Lomu
Career Summary
Caleb Lomu is a Gilbert, Arizona, offensive tackle who developed at Utah before New England selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Lomu became a two-year starting left tackle at Utah and was selected in the first round by the New England Patriots in 2026.
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Early Life
Lomu is from Gilbert, Arizona.
Lomu grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, and attended Highland High School.
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High School
Lomu was a four-star, All-American recruit at Highland High School.
Lomu was a four-star, All-American recruit out of Highland High School before signing with Utah.
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College Career
Lomu played 27 games with 24 starts at left tackle for Utah.
After redshirting in 2023, Lomu started all 12 games at left tackle in both 2024 and 2025. He finished his Utah career with 27 appearances and 24 left-tackle starts.
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Path to the NFL
Lomu's two seasons as Utah's starting left tackle made him a first-round selection.
Lomu started every game at left tackle in 2024 and 2025 and earned first-team All-Big 12 recognition as a redshirt sophomore. The Patriots traded up to select him in the first round.
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NFL Career
New England selected Lomu 28th overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Patriots selected Lomu with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He joined New England as a rookie offensive tackle.
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Career Accomplishments
Lomu earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and helped Utah's offensive line receive national recognition.
Lomu was a first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2025 and did not allow a sack that season. He also helped Utah's offensive line earn four Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week awards and a Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll place.
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Playing Style
Lomu is a developmental left tackle with balance, foot quickness, and timed hand use in pass protection.
NFL draft analysis credited Lomu with good balance, adequate foot quickness, and well-timed punches in pass protection. The evaluation described him as still developing, with room to improve his run-blocking power and pad level.
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