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The New England Patriots selected Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu with the No. 28 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading up from No. 31. Coach Mike Vrabel expressed excitement about Lomu joining the team.
Satisfaction emanated from all around the New England Patriotsā conference room once the decision was made to select Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf was the man that first delivered the news to Lomu, informing him of the franchiseās decision to trade up from the No. 31 overall pick to No. 28 overall in order to select him.
Additionally, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel congratulated Lomu and let him know just how excited the team is to have him on board.
āCongratulations! Weāre excited to have you,ā Vrabel said. āI hope youāre with your family, and youāre enjoying this, and we canāt wait to get you here and give you a chance to help the football team.ā
The Patriots approach the 2026 NFL season with Morgan Moses nearing retirement. Moses declared that heād return to New England in 2026, but his future beyond that remains uncertain.
Lomu gives Vrabel, along with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, an offensive lineman projected to be a swing tackle for the team. Not only will Lomu be fitting to play behind starting left tackle Will Campbell next season, but heās also expected to potentially help the team on the right side in a role that has the chance to become his in short order once Moses retires.
The Patriots liked what they saw from Lomu at Utah, owner Robert Kraft included, and it showed once they informed the 21-year-old tackle of their decision to select him prior to him hearing his name get called by commissioner Roger Goodell on Day 1 of the draft.
The Patriots traded up from the No. 31 pick to No. 28 to secure Caleb Lomu, indicating their strong interest in the left tackle.
Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf was the one who delivered the news to Caleb Lomu.
Coach Mike Vrabel congratulated Lomu and expressed excitement about having him join the team, emphasizing the anticipation of his contributions.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Inside the Patriotsā draft room call with Caleb Lomu after Day 1 pick