Patriots Trade Up for Utah Tackle Lomu

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI Your Gridiron Update. I'm Cory with the Story. The New England Patriots flipped the script in the 2026 NFL Draft. Instead of grabbing an edge rusher at Pick 31 or trading down, they jumped up three spots to 28. They cut a deal with the Buffalo Bills, sending over their fourth round pick, number 125 and snag Utah Offensive Tackle Caleb. Lomu to protect quarterback Drake Mayn. This move beefs up their line right away. They already drafted left tackle Will Campbell 4th overall last year, and they signed veteran right tackle Morgan Moses in 2025. After making Super Bowl 60, Patriot's vice president of Player Personnel Elliott Wolf was hyped, calling Lomu Young, experienced athletic and a great kid. He admitted surprise that Lomu lasted that long and said the guy has serious upside to play anywhere on the line. Both double down on Campbell holding down left tackle, even after a meniscus injury messed

1:02up his rookie finish. Lomu steps in as a swing tackle his first year, giving the pat solid depth and insurance up front as they build around May.