Caleb Lomu reacts to viral draft-night dance moves that won over fans

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Caleb Lomu reacts to viral draft-night dance moves that won over fans

Caleb Lomu reacts to viral draft-night dance moves that won over fans

After Caleb Lomu was drafted by the Patriots, a video of the offensive tackle dancing went viral.

Caleb Lomu reacts to viral draft-night dance moves that won over fans

After Caleb Lomu was drafted by the Patriots, a video of the offensive tackle dancing went viral.

Caleb Lomu didn't just get drafted by the New England Patriots—he stole the show with a dance that had the internet buzzing. The offensive tackle's viral moment, which aired during the NFL Draft broadcast, showcased a prerecorded clip of him cutting loose, and fans couldn't get enough.

At his introductory press conference ahead of rookie minicamp, Lomu opened up about the now-famous dance, revealing it wasn't exactly planned. "That was an interesting moment," he said with a grin. "It happened at the combine during all the media stuff. They put me on stage with a bunch of other guys, cameras everywhere, and told us, 'You've got 10 seconds—do whatever you want, we're filming.'"

Lomu admitted the pressure was real. "I was thinking, 'What should I do?' They made me do it four times—walk from the back of the stage to the front, same thing each time. Honestly, I hated it in the moment. But I figured, 'I'm up here, so I'll just let my body do what it feels.' It was pure instinct."

What came next was a dance that instantly won over NFL fans and, especially, Patriots Nation. While Lomu might not give himself top marks, he's embracing the love. "It was not my best work," he laughed, "but it was something."

For a rookie looking to make his mark in Foxborough, that kind of personality goes a long way. Whether he's protecting the quarterback or busting a move, Caleb Lomu is already proving he knows how to get the crowd on his side.

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