The hype around [autotag]Connor Lew[/autotag] started building the second the talented center arrived on campus and he exceeded all expectations as a true freshman, taking over starting during the second half of the season.
Forced into the starting lineup after [autotag]Avery Jones[/autotag] suffered an injury, Lew quickly cemented himself as one of Auburn’s best players. He did not allow a sack and surrendered just three quarterback pressures in nine games, according to Pro Football Focus. His PFF pass-blocking grade of 75.5 was the highest on the team.
The recognition is starting to pour in for his great work and on Tuesday 247Sports named him a Freshman All-American.
Lew started the final five games of the season for the Tigers, allowing no sacks and three pressures during that five-game stretch. He also helped an excellent Auburn rushing attack to keep rolling.
Lew was one of [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag]’s patented flips in the 2023 cycle, originally committing to Miami before ultimately picking the Tigers.
He now enters his second season on the Plains as the clear starter at center and someone Auburn can build the offensive line around, as they look to replace starting guards Kam Stutts and Guner Britton, who are out of eligibility.
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