Patriots draft Utah tackle Caleb Lomu at 28
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Salt Lake City — The New England Patriots selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the 28th overall pick on Thursday night during the 2026 NFL Draft, moving up to secure him. Lomu, a multi-year starter who earned first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2025, was measured at 6-foot-6 and 313 pounds at the Combine.
Foxborough this week traded the No. 31 and No. 125 picks to Buffalo to move up and take Lomu, a decision framed as addressing left tackle depth after injuries and veteran age concerns; the selection also made Utah’s draft class historic, producing two first-round offensive linemen during the April 23–25 event in Pittsburgh.
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Timeline
- 1. Lomu redshirted his freshman year at Utah and later earned a starting left-tackle role.
- 2. In 2025 Lomu received First-Team All-Big 12 recognition after a season with minimal sacks allowed.
- 3. The 2026 NFL Draft took place in Pittsburgh on April 23–25, 2026.
- 4. The Patriots traded picks No. 31 and No. 125 to Buffalo and selected Lomu at No. 28 on Thursday night.
- 5. Utah recorded its first draft with two first-round offensive linemen when Lomu and Spencer Fano were both selected.
Why it matters
The Patriots' new pick, Caleb Lomu, could mean a stronger offensive line. This could lead to fewer quarterback sacks and more successful plays. If you're a Patriots fan, this could mean a more exciting season ahead. Check out Lomu's college highlights to see what he brings to the table.
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