Patriots Snag Caleb Lomu, Utah Tackle Beast

0:00On April 24th, the New England Patriots made a smart move in the 2026 NFL draft, trading up from pick 31 to 28 with a Buffalo Bills to snag Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu. They gave up their 31 and 125 picks to lock him in, grabbing a 6 foot 6, 313 pound beast who's all about past protection. This pick made history for the University of Utah, marking the first time two youths went in the first round, Lomu at 28 and Spencer Fano at 9 to the Browns. Patriots GM Elliott Wolfe said they saw a drop off after Lomu at tackle, so trading that extra pick felt right to get their guy. Lomu's shown his Utah's left tackle, earning all big 12 first team honors after allowing just eight pressures and zero sacks last season. His combine score ranked third among tackles, thanks to elite footwork and athleticism that pops on tape, rare for a big man dislating the round. Fans and analysts are buzzing, with high grades across the board for the steel value.

1:02Lomu's hype to join a rising Patsquad with young QB Drake May, vowing to protect him while learning behind vets will Campbell and Morgan Moses, likely starting as a swing tackle or right side air. Expect Lomu to build strength and versatility early, potentially flipping sides or even sliding inside, setting up New England to dominate up front for. Players as they chase that next Super Bowl run. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI Powered Football Coverage.