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Patriots Hit Absolute Home Run With Caleb Lomu Pick
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Patriots Hit Absolute Home Run With Caleb Lomu Pick

New England Patriots On SI·Ethan Hurwitz·about 1 month ago
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When Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu was going through the pre-draft process, he was originally scheduled for a "Top 30" visit with the New England Patriots . The team canceled it because they thought the 21-year-old wouldn't be available by the time they were on the board. By the end of the night, Lomu was their first round pick . The Patriots traded up with the Buffalo Bills, sending the 31st and 125th overall picks to their division rival for the 28th overall selection -- where they drafted Lomu. An early run on tackles in the middle of the first round began to raise concerns for New England. Potentially needing a future right tackle for the long term behind Morgan Moses, Lomu began to slip. Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf told reporters that they had a first round grade on him, and now they went out and grabbed him. The Patriots Got A Steal At 28th Overall It's a total home run for both parties.…

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