Patriots draft profile: Caleb Lomu is the right tackle of the future

LAWRENCE, KS - NOVEMBER 28: Utah Utes offensive lineman Caleb Lomu (71) blocks Kansas Jayhawks defensive end Dak Brinkley (9) in the second quarter of a Big 12 football game between the Utah Utes and Kansas Jayhawks on November 28, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After seeing multiple offensive tackles come off the board in the first round, the New England Patriots made their move. Trading up with the Buffalo Bills to jump from the 31st to the 28th overall pick, they brought in Utah left tackle Caleb Lomu .

Let’s take a closer look at the newest Patriot. Hard facts Name: Caleb Lomu Position: Offensive tackle School: Utah (RS Jr. ) Opening day age: 21 (12/23/2004) Measurements : 6’7 1/4”, 313 lbs, 33 3/8” arm length, 9 1/2” hand size, 4.

99s 40-yard dash, 32 1/2” vertical jump, 9’5” broad jump, 25 bench press reps, 9. 77 Relative Athletic Score Experience Colleges: Utah (2023-25) Career statistics : 27 games (24 starts) | 1,620 offensive snaps, 24 special teams snaps | 25 quarterback pressures surrendered (2 sacks, 8 hits, 15 hurries) | 5 penalties (incl. 00 declined/offset) Accolades: First-team All-Big 12 (2025), Freshman All-American (2024) Playing football since his childhood, Lomu attended Highland High School in his hometown of Gilbert, AZ.

He saw action at both tackle and guard, and as a senior was named the top offensive lineman in the state. Eventually, he was rated as a four-star recruit and received scholarship offers from multiple high-profile programs such as Michigan, Oregon or USC. However, he opted to join Utah.