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Friday, April 24, 2026
Patriots may have to trade up again to land this dream Day 2 target

The Patriots may need to trade up again if this elite pass rusher is within reach early on Day 2 of the draft.

Patriots staring at stacked Day 2 board filled with game-changing weapons

The Patriots have big decisions to make regarding what they do with their next two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

2026 NFL Draft grades roundup: Experts praise Caleb Lomu to Patriots

The New England Patriots trading up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft was not expected by a lot of experts Thursday night, but they had an opportunity to take one the best offensive tackles...

The Patriots drafted another left tackle in the first round, so what does that mean for Will Campbell?

The Patriots have said Campbell will stay at left tackle, but could this pick change that?

Penn State standout quietly becoming Patriots best option in Round 2 of NFL Draft

Penn State's Dani Dennis-Sutton would be a solid pick for the New England Patriots at 63rd overall.

Patriots draft 2026: Best players available on Day 2

The New England Patriots did not use their No. 31 overall pick on a player Thursday night, instead trading up to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu 28th overall. Now, attention turns to Friday...

Live updates: Tracking Patriots news and rumors on Day 2 of NFL Draft

What to KnowThe Patriots have pick No. 63 (second round) and pick No. 95 (third round) on Day 2.The Patriots selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the No. 28 pick in Round 1.Phil Perry,...

Patriots Day 2 mock draft: Pats add immediate impact players

The New England Patriots made a splash on Thursday night when they traded up three spots to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu at pick No. 28 overall. The move might not tell us what the...

Here’s the audio of the Patriots’ phone call to Caleb Lomu telling him he would be drafted

Mike Vrabel was one of several New England representatives to speak with Lomu. The post Here’s the audio of the Patriots’ phone call to Caleb Lomu telling him he would be drafted appeared first on...

Jets earn better grade than Dolphins and Patriots for first-round trade-up

The Jets made the best late-first trade-up among 3 AFC East teams.

Patriots links 4/24/26: High marks for Round 1; Prospect fits for Day 2

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Patriots draft grades for 2026 first-round pick Caleb Lomu

The New England Patriots got aggressive in Round 1 of the NFL Draft Thursday night, trading up three spots to draft offensive tackle Caleb Lomu. It was a surprise to some in the building that Lomu...

Patriots have a clear path to huge draft trade to secure missing defensive piece

A new proposed trade has the Patriots acquiring Jonathan Greenard for a fair price to immediately boost their already impressive defense.

8 thoughts on the Patriots drafting OT Caleb Lomu

Even though they have two starting tackles on their roster, the New England Patriots entered Thursday night with a definitive need at the position. Morgan Moses, who started all 21 games at right...

Patriots could pounce on Giants’ pass-rusher surplus after a surprising Day 1

The Giants’ loaded pass-rusher group could create an opportunity the Patriots can’t ignore as trade possibilities begin to take shape.

5 things to know about Patriots first-round pick Caleb Lomu

The Patriots took an offensive tackle in the first round for the second straight year. The post 5 things to know about Patriots first-round pick Caleb Lomu appeared first on Boston.com.

4 numbers that explain Patriots draft pick Caleb Lomu

On Thursday night, the New England Patriots selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. New England traded up three spots from No. 31 by sending...

Patriots draft 2026: How Caleb Lomu changes the offensive line

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...

Patriots just drafted the kryptonite of Jets' newest pass-rushing weapon

The Patriots' first-round pick impressed against one of the top edge rushers of the 2026 NFL Draft class.

Eliot Wolf admits Patriots were surprised Caleb Lomu was still available before trade-up

"We actually canceled his 30-visit because we didn't — we had one scheduled and we just didn't think he was going to factor in for us." The post Eliot Wolf admits Patriots were surprised Caleb...

4 winners and losers from Patriots picking Caleb Lomu in the NFL Draft

The New England Patriots traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to ultimately select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu 28th overall. Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse,...

Who should Patriots target next in NFL Draft? Best available on Day 2

On Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Patriots held out some hope that they would be able to address their glaring need for depth at a premium position in offensive tackle. But they weren’t...

It couldn't be more obvious who the Patriots should pick on Day 2 of NFL Draft

The Patriots prioritized the offense with their first-round pick, but on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, they need to move to the defense.

Transcript: Caleb Lomu Press Conference 4/23

Read the full transcript from Patriots first round draft pick Caleb Lomu's press conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Will Campbell welcomes Patriots’ first-round draft pick into the fold

After Caleb Lomu heard his name called by the New England Patriots in the first round of the NFL Draft, the first text he received came from a new teammate. The sender? Last year’s first-round...

New England Patriots 2026 roster and depth chart

Fresh off a berth in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots are in the process of retooling their roster. They already made some moves in NFL free agency to improve the foundation, and will add...

Patriots draft results: Full 2026 rookie class

The 2026 NFL Draft is underway, and it took a while before the New England Patriots sprung into action. Entering the event with the 31st overall pick in hand, the reigning AFC champions were among...

Lazar's Best Available Players Heading Into Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft

After selecting Utah OT Caleb Lomu in the first round, who could the Patriots target on day two of the draft?

Patriots were surprised first-round pick Caleb Lomu was still available

The Patriots watched six offensive tackles come off the board in the first 21 picks of this year’s draft. That left Utah’s Caleb Lomu as the top player available at the position —  a surprise to...

NFL Draft 2026: What picking Utah OT Caleb Lomu means for the Patriots

The 2026 NFL draft got underway up front for the New England Patriots. The war room in Foxborough selected Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu at pick No. 28 overall in the first round on Thursday...

Patriots draft 2026: OT Caleb Lomu scouting report, bio, outlook

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...

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Analysis: Patriots Select Utah OT Caleb Lomu in the First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Patriots traded up in the first round to select Lomu with the 28th overall pick on Thursday night.

Caleb Lomu just won Patriots fans over with first comments to reporters

The newest addition to the Patriots' roster just won over fans with his first comments to reporters.

Patriots GM addresses Will Campbell's future after drafting another left tackle

The Patriots traded up in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft and selected another left tackle after taking Will Campbell last year.

Experts react to Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Day 1 Pick

See what the experts had to say about the Patriots first round draft pick from the 2026 NFL Draft.

Patriots' Caleb Lomu pick is a direct response to playoff disaster

The New England Patriots traded up in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, a direct response to their playoff disaster.

Patriots complete trade with Bills, move up in NFL Draft to select offensive tackle Caleb Lomu

The Patriots sent the 31st pick and the 125th pick (a fourth-rounder) to the AFC East rival Bills in exchange for the 28th pick. The post Patriots complete trade with Bills, move up in NFL Draft...

Patriots address future need with aggressive trade-up for Morgan Moses replacement

The Patriots made a big move to get the right tackle of the future by selecting Caleb Lomu in the first round.

Patriots draft 2026: Instant grades for first-round pick Caleb Lomu

For a second straight year, the New England Patriots went offensive tackle in the first round. After picking Will Campbell fourth overall in 2025, they have now added Caleb Lomu out of Utah with...

Transcript: Eliot Wolf Press Conference 4/23

Read the full transcript from Patriots Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf's press conference on Thursday, april 23, 2026.

Patriots make surprising trade up in NFL Draft for Utah OT Caleb Lomu

The New England Patriots traded up to No. 28 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft to select highly-touted Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu.

Why Patriots made 2026 NFL Draft trade with Bills

Why did the New England Patriots make a trade with the Buffalo Bills in the 2026 NFL Draft? Find all the answers here.

Why Patriots pulled off trade up in NFL Draft with AFC East rival Bills for middling cost

New England made a trade in the division.

Patriots Acquire No. 28 From Bills, Draft T Caleb Lomu

This draft has not let down on a reported run of offensive linemen. After trading back a second time, the Bills cleared the way for the Patriots to add a tackle. Buffalo sent No. 28 to New England...

Patriots draft 2026: New England picks OT Caleb Lomu in Round 1

The New England Patriots have made their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft and it came earlier than anticipated. After trading up from the 31st to the 28th overall selection with the Bills,...

Steelers kick Patriots while they are down by stealing top NFL Draft target

The New England Patriots saw top NFL Draft target in Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 21 overall.

Eagles just confirmed AJ Brown is going to Patriots with Makai Lemon pick

The Eagles' decision to trade up for a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft confirms that AJ Brown will be traded to New England this offseason.

Patriots trading for A.J. Brown seems like foregone conclusion after Eagles draft WR Makai Lemon
Jets steal perfect Hunter Henry successor from Patriots with latest pick

The Patriots now have to look elsewhere for who could be the right player to replace Hunter Henry in 2027.

Rams strip Patriots of easy trade-down scenario with shocking Ty Simpson pick

The Patriots were the top rumored team to help the Cardinals get back into the first round to get their next franchise quarterback.

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