NFL draft injury analysis: Connor Lew, C - Auburn

Now that the Lions have signed Cade Mays in free agency to start at center, they may forgo that position in the draft. But it never hurts to pick up solid backups in the mid-rounds. One such candidate is Connor Lew who is recovering from an ACL tear, which could cause him to slip in the draft.

How big of a concern is the ACL? Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Lew : (Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update.

Games played data courtesy of sports-reference. com . ) Connor Lew, C (21) - Auburn Projected round 2-4.

#73 on Jeff Risdon board Feb 19. Concern level 5/10 2025: 7/12 games. ACL tear on October 18, 2025 ended his season .