The Chicago Bears have selected Michigan State offensive guard Luke Newman with the 195th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. This selection was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams, where Chicago traded back from the 148th overall pick.
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.
Here’s what NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein had to say about Newman: “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.”
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.
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Bears‘ 2025 draft picks
- Round 1: No. 10 (TE Colston Loveland)
- Round 2: Nos. 39 (WR Luther Burden III), 56 (OT Ozzy Trapilo, from BUF), 62 (DT Shemar Turner, from BUF)
- Round 3: None
- Round 4: No. 132 (LB Ruben Hyppolite II, from BUF)
- Round 5: No. 169 (CB Zah Frazier, from BUF)
- Round 6: No. 195 (OG Luke Newman, from LAR)
- Round 7: No. 233 (from CIN)
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