Auburn's Connor Lew tracking towards being 'one of the best centers in the country'

Justin Hokansonby:Justin Hokanson03/22/24

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Connor Lew (Photo by Auburn Athletics)
Connor Lew (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

AUBURN -- There might not be a player on Auburn's football team with a higher ceiling or greater professional potential than Connor Lew. Lew, a true freshman in 2023, was garnering attention almost immediately upon his arrival on campus. He was quickly positioned as Avery Jones' backup, and when Jones was injured in week 8 of last season, Lew took over and performed incredibly well. He started the final six games, earning SEC Freshman of the Week after his first start and earning All-Freshman Team for the SEC by season's end. Lew's future is undoubtedly bright, just ask offensive line coach Jake Thornton. Go inside to read exactly what Thornton had to say about Lew...