Patriots Rookie OT Caleb Lomu Not Graded Favorably Heading Into Training Camp

Patriots Rookie OT Caleb Lomu Not Graded Favorably Heading Into Training Camp centers on the early expectations for New England’s first-round pick Caleb Lomu. Drafted from Utah in April, Lomu was targeted as a long-term solution at offensive tackle, either left or right, and has been working on both sides in practice: as a starter at right tackle and as a reserve at left tackle. The article notes that Will Campbell is handling Drake Maye’s blindside while veteran Morgan Moses starts at right tackle. It cites a ranking by On SI’s Justin Melo, who placed Lomu 31st among the 32 first-round selections, arguing the prospect is still smoothing out “rougher edges” despite being a two-year starter in college. The piece quotes that New England plans slow development at right tackle behind Moses. Head coach Mike Vrabel describes Lomu as highly coachable, young, big, athletic and willing to learn.