# Luke Newman

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{{Short description|American football player (born 2002)}}
{{use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name                = Luke Newman
| image               =
| alt                 = 
| caption             =
| current_team        = Chicago Bears
| number              = 65
| position            = [Guard](/source/Guard_(gridiron_football))
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|2002|3|3}}
| birth_place         = [Bloomfield Hills, Michigan](/source/Bloomfield_Hills%2C_Michigan), U.S.
| death_date          =
| death_place         =
| height_ft           = 6
| height_in           = 3
| weight_lb           = 308
| high_school         = [Brother Rice](/source/Brother_Rice_High_School_(Michigan))<br>([Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan](/source/Bloomfield_Township%2C_Oakland_County%2C_Michigan))
| college             = [Holy Cross](/source/Holy_Cross_Crusaders_football) (2020–2023)<br />[Michigan State](/source/Michigan_State_Spartans_football) (2024)
| draftyear           = 2025
| draftround          = 6
| draftpick           = 195
| pastteams           = 
* [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears) ({{NFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status              = Active
| highlights          = 
* First-team FCS [All-American](/source/College_Football_All-America_Team) ([2023](/source/2023_FCS_College_Football_All-America_Team))
* 3× First-team All-[Patriot](/source/Patriot_League) (2021, 2022, 2023)
| statseason          = 2025
| statweek            =
| statlabel1          = Games played 
| statvalue1          = 9
| statlabel2          = Games started 
| statvalue2          =
| pfr                 = NewmLu00
}}
'''Luke Newman''' (born March 3, 2002)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://x.com/luke32newman |title=Luke Newman (@Luke32Newman) |website=X.com |access-date=May 2, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/N/NewmLu00.htm |title=Luke Newman Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=May 2, 2025}}</ref> is an American professional [football](/source/American_football) [guard](/source/Guard_(gridiron_football)) for the [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears) of the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL). He played [college football](/source/college_football) for the [Holy Cross Crusaders](/source/Holy_Cross_Crusaders_football) and [Michigan State Spartans](/source/Michigan_State_Spartans_football). Newman was selected by the Bears in the sixth round of the [2025 NFL draft](/source/2025_NFL_draft).

==Early life==
He attended [Brother Rice High School](/source/Brother_Rice_High_School_(Michigan)) located in [Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan](/source/Bloomfield_Township%2C_Oakland_County%2C_Michigan). Coming out of high school, Newman committed to play [college football](/source/college_football) for the [Holy Cross Crusaders](/source/Holy_Cross_Crusaders_football).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shea |first1=Kevin |title=Former Holy Cross lineman Luke Newman excited for NFL draft |url=https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2025/04/23/former-holy-cross-lineman-luke-newman-excited-for-nfl-draft |website=Spectrum News |date=23 April 2025 |access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref>

==College career==
=== Holy Cross ===
During his time at Holy Cross, Newman played in 37 games, with 34 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wenzel |first=Matt |date=January 20, 2024 |title=Michigan State lands FCS All-American OL transfer |url=https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2024/01/michigan-state-lands-fcs-all-american-ol-transfer.html |access-date=26 April 2025 |website=MLive.com}}</ref> He was also a two-time FCS all-American in 2022 and 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wenzel |first1=Matt |title=All-American OL transfer achieves 'dream of a lifetime' playing for Michigan State |url=https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2024/08/all-american-ol-transfer-achieves-dream-of-a-lifetime-playing-for-michigan-state.html |website=MLive.com |access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref> After the 2023 season, Newman entered his name into the [NCAA transfer portal](/source/NCAA_transfer_portal).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nakos |first1=Pete |title=Source: All-American, Holy Cross OT Luke Newman plans to enter transfer portal |url=https://www.on3.com/transfer-portal/news/luke-newman-holy-cross-crusaders-football-plans-transfer-portal-offensive-tackle/ |website=On3.com |access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref>

=== Michigan State ===
Newman transferred to play for the [Michigan State Spartans](/source/Michigan_State_Spartans_football).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Solari |first1=Chris |title=Brother Rice alum Luke Newman takes unconventional journey to Michigan State football |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2024/08/20/luke-newman-brother-rice-michigan-state-football-holy-cross/74863507007/ |website=Detroit Free Press |date=20 August 2024 |access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref> In 2024, he started all 12 games at left guard.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Aaron |title=Michigan State center-guard Luke Newman visits Texans today |url=https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2025/04/09/michigan-state-center-guard-luke-newman-visits-texans-today/ |website=Click2Houston.com |date=9 April 2025 |access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref> After the season, Newman declared for the [2025 NFL draft](/source/2025_NFL_draft), while also accepting an invite to participate in the 2025 [East–West Shrine Bowl](/source/East%E2%80%93West_Shrine_Bowl).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Landis |first1=Carter |title=MSU's Luke Newman a Potential NFL Draft Pick |url=https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/football/spartans-luke-newman-nfl-draft |work=Michigan State Spartans on SI |publisher=SI.com |access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref>

==Professional career==
{{NFL predraft
|    height ft = 6
|    height in = 3 1/2
|       weight = 308
|         dash = 5.08
|    ten split = 1.76
| twenty split = 2.93
|      shuttle = 4.58
|   cone drill = 7.70
|     vertical = 35.0
|     broad ft = 9
|     broad in = 2
|        bench = 29
|     arm span = 31
|    hand span = 9 1/4
|  wingspan ft = 6
|  wingspan in = 4 1/4
|         note = All values from [Pro Day](/source/Pro_Day)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1041635&DraftYear=2025 |title=Luke Newman College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=May 2, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ras.football/ras-information/?PlayerID=27453&ovl=Bears |title=Luke Newman RAS |website=RAS.Football |access-date=June 22, 2025}}</ref>
}}

Newman was selected by the [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears) with 195th overall pick in the sixth round of the [2025 NFL draft](/source/2025_NFL_draft).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barbieri |first=Alyssa |date=26 April 2025 |title=Bears select OG Luke Newman with 195th overall pick in 2025 NFL draft |url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2025/04/26/bears-select-luke-newman-2025-nfl-draft/83293698007/ |access-date=26 April 2025 |website=Bears Wire|publisher=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2025 |title=Chicago Bears select OL Luke Newman in sixth round of 2025 NFL Draft |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/chicago-bears-2025-nfl-draft-luke-newman-michigan-state-offensive-line-sixth-round |access-date=2025-08-09 |website=ChicagoBears.com}}</ref> He was a backup guard during his rookie season. In Week 12 against the [Pittsburgh Steelers](/source/Pittsburgh_Steelers), Newman took over at right guard during the first half after starter [Jonah Jackson](/source/Jonah_Jackson) exited with an injury;<ref>{{cite news|last=Noble|first=Kole|url=https://atozsports.com/nfl/chicago-bears-news/bears-ryan-poles-rookie-class-steps-up-in-week-12-win-steelers/|title=No one is smiling bigger than Ryan Poles after his rookie class steps up during the Bears win over the Steelers in Week 12|publisher=A to Z Sports|date=November 23, 2025|access-date=November 25, 2025}}</ref> he also served as a [fullback](/source/Fullback_(gridiron_football)) on select plays.<ref>{{cite news|last=Medina|first=Luis C.|url=https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2025/11/24/bears-rookies-wk-12/|title=Let's Hear It For the Chicago Bears Rookies!|publisher=Bleacher Nation|date=November 24, 2025|access-date=November 25, 2025}}</ref> Newman was placed on [injured reserve](/source/injured_reserve_list) due to a foot injury on November 27.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bears' Luke Newman: Moved to IR|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bears-luke-newman-moved-to-ir/|access-date=November 30, 2025|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> He was activated on December 27, ahead of the team's Week 17 matchup against the [San Francisco 49ers](/source/2025_San_Francisco_49ers_season).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bears' Luke Newman: Activated from IR|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/bears-luke-newman-activated-from-ir/|access-date=January 21, 2026|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.chicagobears.com/team/players-roster/luke-newman/ Chicago Bears bio]
* [https://goholycross.com/sports/football/roster/luke-newman/14041 Holy Cross Crusaders bio]
* [https://msuspartans.com/sports/football/roster/luke-newman/15530 Michigan State Spartans bio]

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Category:2002 births
Category:Living people
Category:Players of American football from Oakland County, Michigan
Category:People from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Category:American football offensive linemen
Category:Brother Rice High School (Michigan) alumni
Category:Holy Cross Crusaders football players
Category:Michigan State Spartans football players
Category:Chicago Bears players
Category:21st-century American sportsmen

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