Caleb Lomu and Gabe Jacas are both expected to make an impact as rookies. It is hard to believe that it has already been a week since the NFL Draft. Folks are wondering how much this year’s draft class will help the Patriots? We believe this draft class can make an immediate impact. Here is how they will do that. 1-28: OT Caleb Lomu (Utah): Lomu should step in and…
The Patriots have drafted three players through two days of the NFL Draft and all three of them have one thing in common. All three played at one school. Something that would not have mattered five years ago but it is important in today’s ever changing football landscape. The transfer portal has changed the game of college football and the impact of it is now permeating into the NFL. We…
The Patriots selection of Caleb Lomu at No. 28 overall is a classic future starter pick by Eliot Wolf and the Patriots’ front office. While the roster has immediate needs, the 2026 NFL Draft is about securing the infrastructure for Drake Maye’s long-term success. Here is why the Utah tackle is a home run pick for the Patriots.
The Patriots selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick. New England traded picks 31 and 125 (4th Round) to the Buffalo Bills to move up three spots. Patriots VP of Football Ops said Long was a player the Patriots targeted and when he was still on the board at 28, the Patriots pulled the trigger and moved up. Here is my scouting report on Caleb Lomu.
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the New England Patriots face a critical juncture in their roster construction. With a young franchise quarterback to protect, the tackle position remains a primary focus for the front office and coaching staff. After a season that saw the offensive line struggle with consistency and depth, the draft offers a deep class of athletic, high-ceiling blockers who fit the mold of what New England looks for in their anchors. Specifically at right tackle which will be the target in this draft after drafting Will Campbell at left tackle in last year’s draft.