Chargers Host OT Caleb Lomu for Top-30 Visit

The Los Angeles Chargers hosted Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu for a Top-30 visit late last week, as they continue to prioritize the trenches as a key need with the 2026 NFL Draft on the horizon.

The 21-year-old Gilbert, AZ, native spent three seasons with the Utes, redshirting his freshman season in 2023 after appearing in just three games as a reserve. Lomu earned Freshman All-American honors in 2024 with 12 starts, allowing two sacks and 17 total pressures on 425 pass-blocking snaps, committing just one penalty on 772 total snaps.

Last season, Lomu earned first-team All-Big 12 honors after starting 12 games and not allowing a single sack and giving up just eight pressures on 383 pass-blocking snaps, while committing four penalties on 823 total snaps. His 82.1 pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus ranks 28th out of 632 qualifying tackles.

Lomu recently participated in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, measuring six-foot-six, 313 pounds, with 33 3/8’’ arms and 9 1/2’’ hands. He ran a 4.99-second 40-yard dash, posted a 1.74-second 10-yard split, recorded a 32.5-inch vertical jump, and achieved a nine-foot-five-inch broad jump.

According to Next Gen Stats, his overall performance earned a total score of 81, ranking fourth among participating offensive tackles. His production score of 76 ranked third, while his estimated athleticism score of 86 ranked fifth at the position.

NFL analyst Lance Zierlein gave Lomu the pro comparison of former Pittsburgh Steelers fourth-round pick—and now Tennessee Titans offensive tackle—Dan Moore Jr., who recently signed a four-year, $82 million deal this offseason.

Lomu is still developing as a left tackle but has shown encouraging traits for a starting-caliber lineman. He has natural athleticism when moving in space, whether climbing to the second level or adjusting to blocks on the move. He uses his hand speed and timing to engage defenders quickly and maintain control through contact.

While his run-blocking technique is inconsistent at times, he's shown that he's able to learn from his mistakes and react without panic. Lomu’s strong core helps him absorb impact, but he has the potential to refine his footwork, hand-foot coordination and upper-body power to become a more dominant, consistent presence in both the run and passing game.

With both franchise tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater facing significant injuries last season, adding a player like Lomu could give the Chargers valuable depth and insurance, while also developing a potential long-term starter on the offensive line.