Patriots rookie minicamp notebook: Caleb Lomu reps strictly at left tackle

May 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots rookie tackle Caleb Lomu (74) talks to a member of the coaching staff at the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images The New England Patriots ’ rookie class, including nine draftees along with UDFAs plus tryout players, took the rainy practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for the second day of rookie minicamp on Saturday. As usual, the focus is on teaching as the rookies continue to learn the playbook and adjust to a NFL-style practice.

While the hour-long session was light with no contact or pads allowed, here’s what went down throughout the day. Attendance Non-participants: OLB Gabe Jacas, TE Eli Raridon Injured: OLB Quintayvious Hutchins New England’s Day 2 picks were not taking part of the work on Saturday. While Raridon was not spotted, and reportedly signed his rookie contract today, Jacas was on the sideline watching drills and often talking with outside linebacker coach Mike Smith.

Seventh-round pick Quintayvious Hutchins left a team period early and received attention from the training staff in the medical shed. He then departed back to the facility and did not finish practice. Full look at the Patriots rookie minicamp roster and tryout players pic.

twitter. com/AXymrP6uva — Brian Hines (@iambrianhines) May 9, 2026 Takeaways Lomu at left: Patriots first round pick Caleb Lomu spent the entire practice at left tackle, the position he primarily played at Utah. Lomu has spent the pre-draft process cross-training at both tackle spots and his long-term projection in New England currently falls at right tackle with last year’s No.