Film study: New Bears OL Luke Newman a versatile, strong lineman

With the No. 195 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Michigan State offensive lineman Luke Newman.

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.

I took to Twitter/X to quickly break down Chicago’s sixth-round pick.

THREAD: The #Bears add some offensive line depth with Michigan State guard Luke Newman in Round 6.