Whittingham Believes Caleb Lomu Is Left Side Of ‘Best Set Of Tackles’ In The Country
Jul 30, 2025, 10:35 PM | Updated: Jul 31, 2025, 11:30 am
University of Utah offensive linemen Caleb Lomu hypes up the Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd. (Hunter Dyke/Utah Athletics)
(Hunter Dyke/Utah Athletics)
SALT LAKE CITY – Preseason All-Big 12 offensive lineman Caleb Lomu is on the fast track to being a first-round NFL draft selection whenever he decides to go pro. In the meantime, Lomu is quickly becoming one of the most decorated linemen in college football.
Already on the Outland Trophy Watchlist, Lomu figures to be a critical cog in the Utes’ offense.
“Caleb Lomu, playing the opposite side from Spencer Fano, ” Kyle Whittingham began. “We believe that we have the best set of tackles in the country.”
Whittingham went on to describe Lomu as everything a coach could want on his quarterback’s blindside.
“Terrific player, athletic. Just exactly what you look for in the left tackle.”
About Caleb Lomu
247Sports.com considered Lomu the third-best prospect in Arizona and a four-star recruit after his prep career at Highland High School.
The 6’6, 304-pound mauler was selected to participate in the All-American Bowl Game and Polynesian Bowl after being named the BJ Media and Randall McDaniel Offensive Lineman of the Year after earning his second straight state championship.
Utah football's second-year left tackle Caleb Lomu is emerging as a promising NFL Draft prospect and is looking to make a good leap forward in his game. #GoUtes https://t.co/ha86Q1BYJt
— Steve Bartle (@BartleKSLsports) June 16, 2025
Lomu has made 15 appearances (12 starts) for the Utes. He started all 12 games in 2024 at left tackle. He was selected to the 2024 Midseason Freshman All-American list by The Athletic and appeared on two academic lists.
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