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Patriots Insider Says Caleb Lomu NFL Draft Pick 'About As Ideal A Pick' They Could've Made
TL;DR
The New England Patriots traded up to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. An insider described Lomu as 'about as ideal a pick' for the team.
Key points
- Patriots traded up to select Caleb Lomu
- Lomu was picked 28th in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Insider called Lomu an 'ideal pick'
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Utah Utes offensive tackle Caleb Lomu
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For at least one night, some of the attention in the land of New England Patriots fandom was shifted away from the ongoing controversy surrounding head coach Mike Vrabel.
New England still had business to do Thursday night during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft and traded up to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu out of Utah with the 28th pick of the night.
Patriots insider Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston praised the addition.
"The Patriots had a glaring need at offensive tackle, a premium position, and were able to land one of the top seven in this draft class with their first pick. The expectation in Foxboro was that they'd be out of luck on the tackle front, so kudos to them for trading up to get the last tackle standing," Perry said, while giving the team an A- for the selection. "A 21-year-old with room to grow -- both physically and as a finisher -- Lomu will need some time to develop, but he'll get exactly that with and projected to start."
Q&A
Why did the Patriots trade up to select Caleb Lomu in the NFL Draft?
The Patriots aimed to strengthen their offensive line by selecting Caleb Lomu, who was viewed as a top prospect.
What position does Caleb Lomu play for the New England Patriots?
Caleb Lomu plays as an offensive tackle, a crucial position for protecting the quarterback and enhancing the running game.
What was the reaction to Caleb Lomu being picked by the Patriots?
A Patriots insider stated that Lomu was 'about as ideal a pick' as the team could have made, indicating strong support for the selection.
