Utah LT Caleb Lomu Visits Eagles

The offensive tackle prospect could be a potential first-round pick for Philadelphia.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:51am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the overlapping planes and angles of a football offensive line, with sharp lines and shapes in shades of green, blue, and orange.A cubist interpretation of the Eagles' offensive line, with Caleb Lomu as a potential new piece to the puzzle.Philadelphia Today

Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu, a potential first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, visited the Philadelphia Eagles this week. The 6-foot-6, 313-pound lineman is considered a top-30 prospect and could be an option for the Eagles at No. 23 overall as they look to address their offensive line.

Why it matters

The Eagles have a pair of established tackles in Jordan Mailata and franchise legend Lane Johnson, but Johnson is heading into his age-36 season and contemplated retirement before committing to at least one more year. Lomu could be a potential heir apparent to Johnson on the right side of the Eagles' offensive line.

The details

Lomu, a two-year starter at Utah, earned first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2025 and did not allow a sack last year. Both draft experts Dane Brugler and Daniel Jeremiah consider Lomu a top-30 prospect, putting him right in the Eagles' range at No. 23 overall. The Eagles will have to determine if Lomu, who only played left tackle at Utah, can handle the right side in the NFL.

  • Lomu visited the Eagles this week.
  • Johnson is heading into his age-36 campaign, his first season without offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland.

The players

Caleb Lomu

A 6-foot-6, 313-pound left tackle prospect from the University of Utah who is considered a potential first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Jordan Mailata

The Eagles' starting left tackle, who is under contract for three more seasons.

Lane Johnson

The Eagles' longtime starting right tackle, who is heading into his age-36 season and contemplated retirement before committing to at least one more year.

Howie Roseman

The Eagles' general manager, who is likely to address the offensive line early in the draft.

Chris Kuper

The Eagles' new offensive line coach, who will be tasked with molding Lomu and/or other rookie linemen.

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What they’re saying

“With the Eagles primed to pursue offensive help early in this year's draft, addressing the line is likely on general manager Howie Roseman's to-do list.”

— Connor Byrne, Author

What’s next

The Eagles will have to evaluate whether Lomu can handle the right tackle position in the NFL, as he only played left tackle at Utah. They will also need to determine if he is the best option for them at No. 23 overall in the draft.

The takeaway

This visit highlights the Eagles' need to address their offensive line, particularly with the uncertainty surrounding the future of veteran right tackle Lane Johnson. Lomu could be a potential first-round target for the team as they look to solidify their line for the long term.