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Chicago Bears Select Luke Newman out of Michigan State with the 195th Pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net
By Quinten Krzysko | Last updated Apr 26, 2025 6:13 PM ET

At pick 196, the Chicago Bears select Luke Newman, an offensive guard from Michigan State. In their second trade back of Day 3, the Chicago Bears moved from pick 148 to pick 195, acquiring a 2026 fourth-round pick in the process. After selecting Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II at pick 132, the Bears used pick 169 to choose cornerback Zah Frazier out of UTSA.

New man in town

Welcome to Chicago, @Luke32Newman! ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/mGzTYKDieG
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 26, 2025

OG Luke Newman

The #Bears take Michigan State offensive lineman Luke Newman with the No. 195 pick.

Tackle-guard versatility but best at guard. Dominated at Holy Cross for 3 years before moving to MSU. Sturdy anchor, wide base, good pad level. pic.twitter.com/tBzddMUw9U
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) April 26, 2025

Newman recorded an elite Relative Athletic Score of 9.69, boasting adequate size with great explosion, speed, and agility. He just turned 23 years old.

Over his five-year college career, Newman played in 52 games, starting 49 straight between Holy Cross and Michigan State. At Holy Cross, he was a dominant left tackle, earning multiple All-America honors and three First-Team All-Patriot League selections while helping lead one of the most productive offenses in the FCS. After graduating with a degree in economics, he transferred to Michigan State in 2024, where he started all 12 games at left guard and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition.

Throughout his career, Newman actively participated in high-powered rushing attacks. Despite beginning his career during a COVID-shortened season, he developed into a reliable, technically sound lineman praised for his football IQ, work ethic, and durability.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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