Patriots Sign First-Round OT Caleb Lomu

June 8, 2026

The New England Patriots announced they have signed first-round OT Caleb Lomu to a rookie contract.

With Lomu signed, only second-round DE Gabe Jacas remains unsigned among New England’s draft picks. Here’s a look at their full 2026 draft class:

Rd	Pick	Player	Pos.	Note
1	28	Caleb Lomu	T	Signed
2	55	Gabe Jacas	DE
3	95	Eli Raridon	TE	Signed
5	171	Karon Prunty	CB	Signed
6	196	Dametrious Crownover	T	Signed
6	212	Namdi Obiazor	LB	Signed
7	234	Behren Morton	QB	Signed
7	245	Jam Miller	RB	Signed
7	247	Quintayvious Hutchins	DE	Signed

Lomu, 21, was a four-star recruit and the 11th-ranked offensive tackle in the 2023 recruiting class out of Gilbert, Arizona. He committed to Utah and remained there for three seasons, earning First Team All-Big 12 Honors in 2025.

The Patriots traded up to the 29th pick in the first round of the 2026 draft to select Lomu.

In his collegiate career, Lomu appeared in 27 games over three seasons at Utah with 24 starts at left tackle.