Patriots Trade Up for Versatile Tackle Lomu

0:00It's April 24, NFL News Today starts now, AI-powered, and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. The New England Patriots traded up in the first round to snag Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, adding a big piece to their line. Lomu's all about that left tackle spot from college, but the team sees more in him right away. Speculation flew that he might step in for Will Campbell after Campbell's rough patch late last season from injury. But GM Elliott Wolf shut that down quick, calling Campbell the clear left tackle and praising Lomu's versatility from pro-day workouts on both sides. Campbell's hyped, hitting up Lomu with a text right after the pick and shouting him out on Instagram stories with let's get it. Wolf highlighted Lomu's athleticism, saying, switching sides won't phase him, which fits perfect for building depth. With Campbell and Chuck Womma Okorafor holding down the starting tackles, Lomu sets them up strong for the long haul on the line.