NFL Draft Profile: C Connor Lew, Auburn
Auburn’s Connor Lew has the physical ability and smarts to take over at center from day one in Cleveland.
AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Connor Lew #75 of the Auburn Tigers lines up against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Todd Monken recently talked about the interior offensive line last week, and how he described Elgton Jenkins made it sound like the team wants him to play guard in Cleveland.
If this is true, then the Browns are most likely planning to find their starting center for 2026 in this year’s NFL Draft. It makes sense from a value standpoint as well because the free agent market for the position is incredibly underwhelming right now. With that being said, Auburn’s Connor Lew has been the most impressive center in the 2026 class, and there’s a very good chance that Andrew Berry and Co.
have Lew ranked pretty high on their big board. Connor Lew (6’3 303) Auburn + Just 20 years old + Football intelligence + Blocking at the second level + Grip strength + Wide base + Angle recognition + 3-year starter + Strike timing and hand placement – Torn ACL ended his season early – Can be a touch slow recognizing and… pic. twitter.
com/asXGdsOg4f — Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) February 3, 2026 Name: Connor Lew Position: Center Height/Weight: 6’3. 5”, 310 pounds College: Auburn Tigers 2025 Stats: Started the first 7 games before getting injured. Lew was Auburn’s highest-graded OL in 4/7 games played in 2025.