Caleb Lomu: NFL Draft Risk or Future Niners Star?

0:00On March 28th, Utah tackle Caleb Lomu keeps popping up in mock drafts for the San Francisco 49ers at the 2026 NFL draft. This 6 foot 6, 300 pounder shines in past protection with smooth movement, quick hands, and the ability to explode off the line while. Handling counters. He also pulls well in the run game, reaching the second level with ease. But Lomu has some clear areas to bulk up on. He's long and lean, lacking the functional strength to hold off power rushers who get hands on him. That weakness shows up big time against the run, where he struggles to create push or seal edges, making him a potential liability early on. Fans and scouts draw comparisons to Andre Dillard, a first-round pick who had similar athletic gifts in past pro, but flamed out because of. Run blocking woes. Dillard's story raises red flags. Smooth mover or not, without power, prospects can bust hard, and Lomu carries that same risk profile.

1:00For the 49ers, Lomu could be a scheme fit as a future book in, sitting behind veteran Trent Williams for a year to add strength. Their wide-zone attack loves athletic tackles, but picking him around the 27th spot feels risky in win-now mode. Still, if they swing and develop him right, Lomu might evolve into that long-term cornerstone, keeping the Niners line dominant for years ahead. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.