Connor Lew 2026 NFL Draft: scouting report for Auburn, OC

Everything you need to know about Aburn standout OCs game, from pros and cons to a pro player comparison ahead of the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

Kyle Crabbs — NFL National Writer
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Height: 6’3
Weight: 303 pounds
Year: Junior

2026 NFL Combine Results

Connor Lew, C, Auburn

  • Hand Size: N/A
  • Arm Length: N/A
  • 40-Yard Dash: N/A
  • Vertical Leap: N/A
  • Broad Jump: N/A
  • 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
  • 3-Cone: N/A

Pros of Connor Lew

  • Illustrates good body control and mobility in both opportunities to climb to second level and disengaging off combo blocks
  • Highly proficient pass protector with good vision and football instincts
  • Offers baseline anchor to sit down head up rushers and sustain depth of the pcoket
  • Possesses active hands to gather and sustain control of rushers

Cons of Connor Lew

  • Does not have overwhelming power or displacement ability in the run game
  • Due to size and functional play strength, Lew lacks positional flexibility in order to project as a starter
  • Coming off of a torn ACL midway through the 2025 season

Background

Lew is from Kennesaw, GA and played his high school football at Kennesaw Mountain HS. There, he was a two-way talent who earned a 4-star rating (247Sports) and an invitation to play in the All-American Bowl. Lew’s journey to the college ranks included a commitment to the University of Miami before flipping to Auburn.

Lew has logged 1,603 offensive snaps at Auburn and was named First-Team All-SEC Freshman for his play in 2024. He tore his ACL in mid-October of 2025 and declared for the 2026 NFL Draft despite his injury.

Player Evaluation

Lew projects as a starting center at the NFL level. His rehabilitation from a fall 2025 ACL tear could negatively impact his readiness to contribute as a rookie this season but teams who are willing to lean further into the three-year plan, it’s easy to see the payoff. Lew is a savvy presence in the middle with a wide field of vision as a pass protector, his instincts and feel for adding support to the front against games. Add in a high baseline of skills with quick hands, good posture, a sufficient anchor, and good functional athleticism in short spaces allow him to hold steady as an interior pass protector.

There’s exactly the kind of mobility off of combination blocks and working up in space that you’d hope to find as well for a center. He’s not a power player by any means but he frames blocks well and forces defenders to have to deconstruct and work to disengage — he doesn’t give a lot of freebies with his leverage.

The unassuming power elements of his game and only sufficient length and reach cut down on his flexibility to play across the interior. But a healthy Lew should be considered a potential cornerstone player for an offensive line in the middle.

A to Z Rankings

A to Z Big Board Ranking: 31st overall, IOL2

A to Z Draft Grade: 8.26/10.00

Draft projection: Late First Round

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