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The Chicago Bears continued to add to the offensive trenches with the sixth-round selection of Michigan State guard Luke Newman with the 195th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Chicago also drafted offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo late in the second round.
Newman spent four seasons at left tackle for Holy Cross (a two-time All American) before transferring to Michigan State, where he started 12 games at left guard in 2024. He started every game in the past four years between Holy Cross and Michigan State. Newman brings versatility across the offensive line, having played tackle, guard and center, as well as key depth to Chicago's offensive line.
Newman is a versatile offensive lineman with a ton of potential. He won't be called upon as a starter as a rookie -- with the Bears committing resources to overhauling the entire interior -- but he could develop into a contributor down the line. Whether that's at tackle, guard or even center remains to be seen.
Here's what some expert draft analysts had to say about Newman during the pre- and post-draft process and what Bears fans can expect to see:
"Luke Newman grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., with his parents (John and Tinney). He prepped at Brother Rice High, an all-boys Catholic school, and earned all-league honors at left tackle and defensive tackle. Weighing just 250 pounds, he received only FCS recruiting interest and committed to Holy Cross over Lafayette. He earned the starting left tackle job in his second season and ripped off 37 straight starts. After the 2023 season, he considered going pro but instead jumped into the portal and transferred back home (his parents are both Michigan State alums). Looking to showcase his versatility, he moved to left guard and started every game there in 2024.
Newman is quick in his pass sets to shuffle, slide and mirror while also tracking blitzers. He has the upper-body torque to dump rushers but doesn’t show the same power as a drive blocker to displace in the run game. Overall, Newman will have a tough time controlling the point of attack against long-armed defensive linemen, but his movement skills, demeanor and durability should give him a chance to stand out in an NFL training camp."
"Newman is a competitive zone-scheme guard with below-average power by NFL standards. He plays with adequate foot quickness to mirror his gaps but his lunging and wide hands need to be corrected. Holes in his technique will be exploited by NFL talent and he might not have enough runway to get them corrected with more coaching."
"A four-year starter over the course of his collegiate career, Newman started from 2021 to 2023 at Holy Cross, serving as their primary left tackle. He was a three-time first-team All-Patriot League player and a two-time FCS All-American.
Upon his transfer to Michigan State for the 2024 season, Newman kicked inside to left guard, and he is expected to remain along the interior in the NFL. He didn’t allow a single sack in pass protection for the Spartans, and he finished as an All-Big Ten honorable mention.
With his impressive collegiate resume, his athletic profile and power on tape, Newman is a reasonable late-round flyer, even if his mobility on tape doesn’t match the testing at his Pro Day. I had a fringe draftable grade on him, but there’s never such thing as too much offensive line depth."
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Newman spent four seasons at left tackle for Holy Cross (a two-time All American) before transferring to Michigan State, where he started 12 games at left guard in 2024. He started every game in the past four years between Holy Cross and Michigan State. Newman brings versatility across the offensive line, having played tackle, guard and center, as well as key depth to Chicago's offensive line.
Newman is a versatile offensive lineman with a ton of potential. He won't be called upon as a starter as a rookie -- with the Bears committing resources to overhauling the entire interior -- but he could develop into a contributor down the line. Whether that's at tackle, guard or even center remains to be seen.
Here's what some expert draft analysts had to say about Newman during the pre- and post-draft process and what Bears fans can expect to see:
Dane Brugler, The Athletic
"Luke Newman grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., with his parents (John and Tinney). He prepped at Brother Rice High, an all-boys Catholic school, and earned all-league honors at left tackle and defensive tackle. Weighing just 250 pounds, he received only FCS recruiting interest and committed to Holy Cross over Lafayette. He earned the starting left tackle job in his second season and ripped off 37 straight starts. After the 2023 season, he considered going pro but instead jumped into the portal and transferred back home (his parents are both Michigan State alums). Looking to showcase his versatility, he moved to left guard and started every game there in 2024.
Newman is quick in his pass sets to shuffle, slide and mirror while also tracking blitzers. He has the upper-body torque to dump rushers but doesn’t show the same power as a drive blocker to displace in the run game. Overall, Newman will have a tough time controlling the point of attack against long-armed defensive linemen, but his movement skills, demeanor and durability should give him a chance to stand out in an NFL training camp."
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
"Newman is a competitive zone-scheme guard with below-average power by NFL standards. He plays with adequate foot quickness to mirror his gaps but his lunging and wide hands need to be corrected. Holes in his technique will be exploited by NFL talent and he might not have enough runway to get them corrected with more coaching."
Jacob Infante, Windy City Gridiron
"A four-year starter over the course of his collegiate career, Newman started from 2021 to 2023 at Holy Cross, serving as their primary left tackle. He was a three-time first-team All-Patriot League player and a two-time FCS All-American.
Upon his transfer to Michigan State for the 2024 season, Newman kicked inside to left guard, and he is expected to remain along the interior in the NFL. He didn’t allow a single sack in pass protection for the Spartans, and he finished as an All-Big Ten honorable mention.
With his impressive collegiate resume, his athletic profile and power on tape, Newman is a reasonable late-round flyer, even if his mobility on tape doesn’t match the testing at his Pro Day. I had a fringe draftable grade on him, but there’s never such thing as too much offensive line depth."
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