A program-record-setting left tackle at Illinois who overcame significant family hardship, Vederian Lowe has developed into a dependable NFL swing tackle.
Vederian Lowe started a program-record 52 games across five seasons at Illinois while raising his younger brother after the loss of their mother. A sixth-round pick, he has since built a steady NFL career as a versatile offensive lineman who can step in at tackle whenever called upon.
Path to the league
Lowe started 52 career games at Illinois, tied for the program's all-time record, including the final 46 consecutive games of his career, mostly at left tackle. He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention honors in each of his final two seasons before the Minnesota Vikings drafted him 184th overall in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
After beginning his career with the Vikings, Lowe was traded to the New England Patriots in August 2023 and has spent the past several seasons there as a reliable depth and spot-start tackle. Off the field, he gained legal guardianship of his younger brother, Vydalis, in 2021 following the passing of their mother.
2025 season recap
Lowe appeared in all 17 games for New England in 2025, making four starts as a spot starter while rookie left tackle Will Campbell dealt with injury, and also contributed on special teams.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Vederian Lowe
- Pro Football Reference: Vederian Lowe
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Illinois
- Hometown
- Rockford, IL, USA
- Age
- 27
- Status
- active
