2025 Team Captain & 4th-Round Bengals Pick with Elite Intensity
Connor Lew is a 20-year-old, 6'3", 310-pound center for the Cincinnati Bengals (drafted 128th overall in 2026) who defined his Auburn career with relentless intensity and leadership as the 2025 team captain. His differentiators include a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school, a wrestling letterman background that fuels his physical leverage, and a polished pass-protection tape that made him Auburn's highest-graded lineman in four of seven games in 2025. While he suffered a season-ending torn ACL in October 2025 after starting seven games, teams recognize his 'very good' floor and polished veteran-like reading of pressure, projecting him as a solid Round-3 to Round-4 fit. He is an ideal fit for any team needing a smart, intense, and technically sound interior anchor who brings SEC All-Freshman pedigree and Rimington Trophy watch-list credibility.
