Twitter reacts to Patriots trading up to draft OT Caleb Lomu

The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. They traded the No. 31 overall pick and No. 125 pick to the Buffalo Bills to move up the draft board and make the selection on Thursday night. With the move, the Patriots managed to come out of the draft with one of the seven best offensive tackles on the board. Many believe there to be a massive drop-off at the offensive tackle position outside of the seven players drafted on Day 1. Lomu is an accomplished offensive lineman and was an All-Big 12 First-Team selection last season. Granted, he can use more size, but he has the length and technique to hold his own right out of the gates at the next level. He is a left tackle expected to move over to the right side in New England. Veteran offensive tackle Morgan Moses is currently the starter, but at 35 years old, the Patriots were clearly in a position to look toward the future at the right tackle position. Look no further than Lomu, who has the potential to be a long-time starter in New England. The offensive line position is not one that has a ton of glitz and glamour attached to it. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that the reaction to the pick was mixed. Keep in mind, the Patriots selected offensive tackle Will Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's how fans reacted to the team picking Lomu on Thursday:

The New England Patriots select Caleb Lomu

"This is AWESOME" ~ @BostonConnr#PMSDraftSpectacularpic.twitter.com/t6ggsYSNrt

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 24, 2026 Was surprised Patriots draft pick Caleb Lomu lasted as long as he did. Good athlete with potential to play either tackle spot. Doesn't turn 22 until Dec. 23, and he needs to get stronger, so he's ideal to sit for a year as the swing tackle. Really good tape against NYJ top pick…

— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) "The Patriots may bump Will Campbell down to Guard because of his arm length"