Patriots trade up for Lomu, Jacas, and Raridon in smooth NFL Draft

9 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Apr 25

New England selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu at No. 28, edge Gabe Jacas at No. 55, and tight end Eli Raridon at No. 95 after using three Day 3 picks to trade up.
The moves address key roster needs and may signal doubts about last year's No. 4 pick, Will Campbell, especially after his poor postseason and ongoing questions about his position.
This marks the second draft under Eliot Wolf and Mike Vrabel, with the Patriots showing objectivity in roster building and possibly correcting past draft missteps while aiming to better protect quarterback Drake Maye.

With Mike Vrabel missing the draft for counseling, what does this signal about his future leadership?

After a Super Bowl loss, why is the Patriots' draft focused more on 2027 than immediate impact?

How will the Patriots manage to develop two first-round left tackles on the same roster?

Could Will Campbell's 'mauler' style be a better fit at guard, solving the team's tackle controversy?

Does avoiding the 'sunk-cost fallacy' with Will Campbell make the Patriots' front office look smart or indecisive?