Patriots offensive line, reset with first-round pick Caleb Lomu in the mix

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 30: Caleb Lomu #71 of the Utah Utes takes an offensive stance during the first half against UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New England Patriots entered the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft with some clear needs to be addressed. Tops among them were the defensive edge and the offensive tackle position, two spots that have established starters in place but lack long-term perspective.

Toward the tail end of the first round, the Patriots added such perspective to the latter of the two spots. Trading up from the 31st to the 28th overall selection, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel selected Caleb Lomu out of the University of Utah . How does his addition impact the offensive tackle group in particular as well as the O-line as a whole?

Let’s find out. Patriots offensive tackle depth chart Will Campbell (66): Even though Campbell struggled down the stretch in 2025 after returning from a knee injury, the fourth overall pick in last year’s draft still had a strong overall rookie season. It is why he will remain as the Patriots’ left tackle even with Lomu added to the mix.

And considering that Campbell is still only 22 years old — i. e. only 11 months older than Lomu — he will continue to further develop into the franchise cornerstone he was selected to be.