"The Patriots traded up three spots with the Bills to No. 28 to select left tackle Caleb Lomu out of Utah, indicating a focus on long-term needs."
"Although he's almost exclusively played left tackle during his college career, the Patriots plan to give him the 2026 season to learn from Morgan Moses on the right side."
"If all goes well, this will be a homerun pick that addresses a future need, and the decision to pass on other tackles or a pass rusher won't look like a big mistake."
The Patriots traded up to the 28th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select left tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah. Despite already drafting Will Campbell at No. 4 overall last year, the team believes Lomu can succeed Morgan Moses at right tackle. The plan is for Lomu to learn from Moses during the 2026 season. This selection aims to address future needs, with hopes that Lomu will develop into a key player for the team, providing size and protection for quarterback Drake Maye.
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