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Luke Newman Interview – Spartan Standout to NFL Draft Prospect
In our second sit-down with Luke Newman, the former Michigan State offensive lineman and Holy Cross transfer, we explore his journey from FCS All-American to a top NFL Draft prospect. Newman started all 12 games at left guard for the Spartans in 2024, leading the team with 739 offensive snaps and earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors. He allowed zero sacks and was graded as MSU’s top lineman by Pro Football Focus. At his Pro Day, Newman impressed scouts with a 35-inch vertical and 29 bench reps, boosting his Relative Athletic Score to 9.69—ranking 55th among guards since 1987. He’s drawn interest from teams like the Lions and Texans and is projected as a Day 2 or Day 3 pick. In our conversation, Newman reflects on his time in East Lansing, the mentorship of coach Jim Michalczik, and how adapting to multiple offensive systems has prepared him for the next level. He emphasizes his versatility, leadership, and the mental edge he brings to the game. Don’t miss this in-depth look at one of the draft’s most intriguing offensive line prospects.Michigan State University Athletics+1SI+1SISpartan Shadows
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0:00 – Intro: Luke Newman returns to Around the Felt
0:48 – Luke’s 2023 season at Michigan State recap
2:00 – Playing in the Big Ten vs FCS: What changed
3:25 – Dream come true: Putting on the green and white
4:19 – Michigan State’s O-line injuries and adjustments
5:45 – Future outlook for Michigan State football
7:00 – When QB Aiden Chiles turned the corner
8:12 – Career-best pass protection year – what changed?
9:29 – Toughest defensive fronts and matchups
11:00 – Does arm length really matter for O-linemen?
12:20 – RAS score: Training for elite athleticism
13:28 – Leaning on CJ Hansen for NFL draft advice
14:40 – The unpredictability of the NFL Draft
15:35 – Shrine Bowl recap and standout players
16:55 – How Luke stayed healthy through 49 straight starts
18:05 – Training for the draft vs training for a season
19:20 – What NFL teams should know about Luke Newman
20:10 – Positional versatility: Center + both guard spots
21:04 – NFL teams Luke has met with
22:15 – Luke’s NFL player comparisons
23:14 – Being in the new EA Sports college football game
24:22 – Final thoughts + outro
#LukeNewman #NFLDraft2025 #MichiganStateFootball #MSUSpartans #OffensiveLineProspect #AroundTheFelt #NFLCombine #ProDay #BigTenFootball #HolyCrossFootball
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By Around the FeltIn our second sit-down with Luke Newman, the former Michigan State offensive lineman and Holy Cross transfer, we explore his journey from FCS All-American to a top NFL Draft prospect. Newman started all 12 games at left guard for the Spartans in 2024, leading the team with 739 offensive snaps and earning honorable mention All-Big Ten honors. He allowed zero sacks and was graded as MSU’s top lineman by Pro Football Focus. At his Pro Day, Newman impressed scouts with a 35-inch vertical and 29 bench reps, boosting his Relative Athletic Score to 9.69—ranking 55th among guards since 1987. He’s drawn interest from teams like the Lions and Texans and is projected as a Day 2 or Day 3 pick. In our conversation, Newman reflects on his time in East Lansing, the mentorship of coach Jim Michalczik, and how adapting to multiple offensive systems has prepared him for the next level. He emphasizes his versatility, leadership, and the mental edge he brings to the game. Don’t miss this in-depth look at one of the draft’s most intriguing offensive line prospects.Michigan State University Athletics+1SI+1SISpartan Shadows
Follow Us for More Sports Content:
🐦 Twitter/X: @AroundTheFelt
📸 Instagram: @AroundTheFeltSports
🎵 TikTok: @Around.The.Felt
0:00 – Intro: Luke Newman returns to Around the Felt
0:48 – Luke’s 2023 season at Michigan State recap
2:00 – Playing in the Big Ten vs FCS: What changed
3:25 – Dream come true: Putting on the green and white
4:19 – Michigan State’s O-line injuries and adjustments
5:45 – Future outlook for Michigan State football
7:00 – When QB Aiden Chiles turned the corner
8:12 – Career-best pass protection year – what changed?
9:29 – Toughest defensive fronts and matchups
11:00 – Does arm length really matter for O-linemen?
12:20 – RAS score: Training for elite athleticism
13:28 – Leaning on CJ Hansen for NFL draft advice
14:40 – The unpredictability of the NFL Draft
15:35 – Shrine Bowl recap and standout players
16:55 – How Luke stayed healthy through 49 straight starts
18:05 – Training for the draft vs training for a season
19:20 – What NFL teams should know about Luke Newman
20:10 – Positional versatility: Center + both guard spots
21:04 – NFL teams Luke has met with
22:15 – Luke’s NFL player comparisons
23:14 – Being in the new EA Sports college football game
24:22 – Final thoughts + outro
#LukeNewman #NFLDraft2025 #MichiganStateFootball #MSUSpartans #OffensiveLineProspect #AroundTheFelt #NFLCombine #ProDay #BigTenFootball #HolyCrossFootball