DRAFT Welcome Caleb Lomu OT Utah

BUSTAMOVE · Apr 23, 2026

Filled a huge position of need. Had a first round grade. Good pass blocker

PATSYLICIOUS · Apr 23, 2026

Position of need and every projection ive seen gave him a rd1 grade so im happy for now

hornetfb85 · Apr 23, 2026

RS Sophomore. Needs to add some strength, but still young. Some didn’t like the pick (as is usually the case) but he was the last of top level tackles available. Like the pick.

lancerman · Apr 23, 2026

Huge drop off for the line after him in the draft. If we were going for need, this was the move. Otherwise we aren't making significant line improvements this off season

scott99 · Apr 23, 2026

I like it a lot. May not play a ton his rookie year, unless Moses gets hurt early. But Maye was sacked 68 times in the 21 games they played. Need to give Maye more time. Vera-Tucker, IF he can stay healthy is a very good player. A healthy Campbell will help the line. Lomu, already a good player, can learn and get coached up.

imahobgoblin · Apr 23, 2026

He has a higher upside that Miller and Iheanachor, Excellent hands, feet, and speed. His problem is power. The kid is 21. Power can be earned.

ctpatsfan77 · Apr 23, 2026

"My understanding was the Patriots were not anticipating one of the top seven OTs making it to No. 31. That they were aggressive -- making an in-division trade -- in order to get the last one, looks wise.Any questions about his on-field demeanor obviously weren't disqualifying."

PatsFan2 · Apr 23, 2026

Lomu's night overshadowed by Vrabel's scandal smh!

mayoclinic · Apr 23, 2026

hornetfb85 said:
RS Sophmore. Needs to add some strength, but still young. Some didn’t like the pick (as is usually the case) but he was the last of top level tackles available. Like the pick.

RS Sophomore!

I feel better already.

BUSTAMOVE · Apr 23, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
Lomu's night overshadowed by Vrabel's scandal smh!

There goes the rumors that we would trade out of first round so Vrabel would not need to do a presser.
It will pass soon enough. We have a very promising OL for the future with 3 young studs. Get another OG for Onwenuor or AVT replacement

Kdo5 · Apr 23, 2026

ctpatsfan77 said:
"My understanding was the Patriots were not anticipating one of the top seven OTs making it to No. 31. That they were aggressive -- making an in-division trade -- in order to get the last one, looks wise.Any questions about his on-field demeanor obviously weren't disqualifying."

On field demeanor??

ctpatsfan77 · Apr 23, 2026

Kdo5 said:
On field demeanor??

I have no idea what he's referring to. Maybe "not tough enough" or w/e?

jmt57 · Apr 23, 2026

Curious to see what the week one offensive line will be after this pick.
The Pats now have three starting offensive tackles.

LT Campbell, RT Lomu, Moses swing tackle/cut/traded?
LT Campbell, RT Moses, Lomu swing tackle?
LT Lomu, RT Campbell, Moses swing tackle/cut/traded?
RLKAG?

WazzuWheatfarmer · Apr 23, 2026

Absolutely love this pick. This guy is young, has incredible upside, and fills a huge long term need. And for those worried about his strength, Pacific Islanders are strong people. He will be just fine. Great pick.

ctpatsfan77 · Apr 23, 2026

BUSTAMOVE said:
There goes the rumors that we would trade out of first round so Vrabel would not need to do a presser.
It will pass soon enough. We have a very promising OL for the future with 3 young studs. Get another OG for Onwenuor or AVT replacement

Vrabel actually did a presser before the draft today.

Ross12 · Apr 23, 2026

My guess is that they prep Lomu to be a swing tackle in 2026. Then next year Moses either retires or is cut for cap reasons (his deal is structured as such) and they either play Lomu at RT, or they move Campbell to RT instead and Lomu at LT if they felt that Campbell’s performance in 2026 was still lacking. I don’t think they’ll ever make him a guard but I could see them swapping the side he plays, IF his play necessitated it.

Raccoonsuit · Apr 23, 2026

Lomu was rated really highly coming into this last season. I remember reading about him alot cause I was/am a Campbell Stan.

Really excited that he and will get another year with Moses. He brought in his personal hyperbaric chamber for campbell after he got injured. Seems like a real pro. Algee crumpler teaching gronk and Hernandez is my analogy

Ross12 · Apr 23, 2026

Gator Mike · Apr 23, 2026

I'll put this in here, too...

LightSkinSmurf · Apr 23, 2026

I like the pick for now. Just because of need and the potential this guy has. This is very much a, "we'll see" though.

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