New England Patriots draft Caleb Lomu to strengthen offensive line
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The New England Patriots selected Caleb Lomu with the 28th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, aiming to address concerns following a challenging Super Bowl LX loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Lomu, a standout left tackle from Utah, was noted for his strong performance in college, allowing only 8 pressures and no sacks in his junior year. Head coach Mike Vrabel indicated that Lomu may play both left and right tackle during his first season, given the presence of Will Campbell at left tackle. Lomu is expected to be a key component in improving the protection for quarterback Drake Maye.
- •Lomu was a 4-star recruit and became an All-American at Utah.
- •He was drafted after the Patriots traded up in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Lomu is expected to compete for a starting role on the offensive line.
- •Mike Vrabel believes Lomu can play both left and right tackle.
- •Morgan Moses' expiring contract could open opportunities for Lomu.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — How Will Caleb Lomu Fit into the Patriots’ Plans?
"In the New England Patriots’ crushing Super Bowl LX defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, they had a recurring, game-losing problem: the offensive line. Drake Maye was sacked six times and pressured 19 times. Mike Vrabel knew he needed to fix this issue, so the Patriots traded up for an elite tackle in this year’s draft, […] The post How Will Caleb Lomu Fit into the Patriots’ Plans? appeared first on The Lead.
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