Patriots Trade Up for Top Tackle Lomu

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The New England Patriots made a bold move in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, trading up to the 28th spot with their rivals, the Buffalo Bills, to grab offensive tackle, Caleb Lomu from Utah. They already had Will Campbell locked in and left tackle after taking him fourth overall last year, but needed serious depth at right tackle behind. 35-year-old veteran Morgan Moses, who's been battling retirement talk after a strong playoff run. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this shores up protection for young quarterback Drake May, without disrupting the line's chemistry, Moses brings. Toughness, while Lomu adds high upside backup right away. Lomu didn't give up a single sack last college season, with an explosive first step in smart handling of complex rushes, making him the last top tier. Tackle in a draft that dropped off sharp after seven elite guys.

1:01Sticking to their rebuild plan pays off here, setting Lomu up to learn from pros like Moses and Campbell, before stepping in, maybe even soon and heavy, packages.