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Patriots' 2026 NFL Draft Strategy Featured Tactic Not Used In 53 Years
TL;DR
The New England Patriots traded up to select Caleb Lomu with the 28th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, marking a strategy not used in 53 years. They also addressed other roster needs with additional picks in the following rounds.
Key points
- Patriots traded up to select Caleb Lomu
- Lomu was the 28th overall pick
- Draft strategy not used in 53 years
- Other selections included Gabe Jacas and Eli Raridon
- Karon Prunty was picked in the fifth round
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The New England Patriots traded up on Thursday night to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
New England then addressed some other roster needs with the selections of edge rusher Gabe Jacas and tight end Eli Raridon on the second day of the draft and took cornerback Karon Prunty in the fifth round on Saturday.
When the Patriots drafted offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover via trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round, they did something that they hadn't done in 53 years.
Q&A
What strategy did the Patriots use in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Patriots employed a draft strategy not utilized in 53 years, which included trading up to select Caleb Lomu.
Who did the Patriots select in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Patriots selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick in the first round.
What other players did the Patriots draft in 2026?
In addition to Caleb Lomu, the Patriots drafted edge rusher Gabe Jacas, tight end Eli Raridon, and cornerback Karon Prunty.
