Newman joins the Bears after starting all 12 games at left guard for Michigan State in 2024, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference recognition. Newman spent his first four collegiate seasons at Holy Cross (2020-23), starting 37-straight games at left tackle from 2021-23, earning First-Team FCS All-America honors each of his final two seasons, as well as First-Team All-Patriot League all three years of action.

A native of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Newman prepped at Brother Rice High School, earning all-league honors at left tackle and defensive tackle.