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.…