By day three of the 2025 NFL Draft, every pick becomes a dart throw. There’s a reason each player has fallen down the board, and each one has traits that will appear to various franchises. The Chicago Bears weren’t alone in trying to find any late draft value.

Still, it’s important to not go too far off the beaten path, even as the draft is coming to a close. Teams must stick to the projections and add the best talent available. Even if they won’t make an immediate impact, perhaps you can find a key contributor for the future.

After using the No. 195 overall pick on the guard, Chicago is hoping Luke Newman blossoms into a solid depth piece on the interior of the offensive line. However, Pro Football Focus has sent the Bears fair warning. While there may be upside at play, the fact remains that Newman ranked No. 340 on their big board. The fact the Bears took him at No. 195 qualified as one of the biggest reaches on day three.

“After two FCS All-American seasons at Holy Cross, Newman was able to make a smooth transition to the Big Ten,” PFF wrote. “Despite the jump in competition, Newman was up to the challenge, as he didn’t have a single game where his PFF grade went below 60.0.”