Eagles' latest 30-visit is starting to make their first-round selection obvious

The Philadelphia Eagles have a glaring need on the offensive line that will no doubt be addressed in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Conventional wisdom would say that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is most likely going to use a first-round pick on an offensive lineman, as he has done several times throughout his career. Philly is well known for using the majority of its first-round picks on offensive or defensive linemen.

Eagles reporter James Simone shared that the team is hosting a 30-visit with Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu. After finishing last season as a first-team All-Big 12 selection, Lomu got a Pro Football Focus overall grade of 68.4, ranking 139th out of 632 offensive tackles in the country. On 383 pass block snaps, Lomu allowed eight pressures, two quarterback hits, and zero sacks.

Eagles hosting Caleb Lomu on 30-visit

The concerns surrounding Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson are very real after a second straight offseason with retirement questions, but this offseason, he came closer than ever after Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland left the team, and starting left guard Landon Dickerson almost retired.

It doesn't help that during free agency, the Eagles did not add any help on the offensive line. In fact, they saw two of their key reserves, Brett Toth and Matt Pryor, sign with other teams.

Philly would be a dream scenario for Lomu as he can just sit behind Johnson and learn from him for at least one season. After that, it will depend on whether Johnson decides to stick around or come back another year. Regardless, Lomu learns from one of the best right tackles in NFL history and is set up for success, having been with Pro Bowls like Dickerson and Cam Jurgens.

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It's a great situation for any lineman, and if the Eagles can select the right one, like potentially Lomu, they will be set on the line for another five to 10 years.