Patriots Insider Reveals Plan For Caleb Lomu In Rookie Season
The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up to the 28th overall pick. Despite the investment, the team plans for Lomu to serve as a swing tackle and top backup behind starters Will Campbell and Morgan Moses. Lomu expressed confidence in his ability to play both left and right tackle, having experience on both sides during his college career.
- ▪The New England Patriots selected Caleb Lomu in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪The Patriots traded up to the 28th overall pick to select Lomu from Utah.
- ▪Patriots insider Mike Reiss revealed that Lomu is expected to be the top backup to Will Campbell and Morgan Moses.
- ▪Lomu played primarily left tackle at Utah but feels comfortable on either side of the offensive line.
- ▪The Patriots' OTAs are scheduled for late May through June, with mandatory minicamp June 15–17.
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