Connor Lew Explained

Connor Lew
School:Auburn Tigers
Currentnumber:75
Currentposition:Center
Class:Sophomore
Major:Liberal Arts
Birth Date:30 August 2005
Birth Place:Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S.
Heightft:6
Heightin:3
Weight Lb:293
Highlights:
  • First-team All-SEC Freshman (2023)
Highschool:Kennesaw Mountain (Kennesaw, Georgia)
Pastschools:
Espn:4870866

Connor Lew (born August 30, 2005) is an American football center for the Auburn Tigers.

Early life and high school

Lew attended Kennesaw Mountain High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. In his junior season, he helped his school to a ten win season, helping the offense average 32 points per game while also notching 15 tackles with seven tackles going for a loss, a sack, and a forced fumble on defense.[1] Lew was also invited to participate in the 2023 All-American High School Bowl.[2] Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three star recruit, and the 7th center in the class of 2023, holding offers from Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, and Miami.[3] [4] Lew initially committed to play college football at Miami before flipping his commitment to Auburn.[5] [6] [7]

College career

In week eight of the 2023 season, Lew took over as the starting center after starter Avery Jones went down with an injury.[8] [9] For his performance in his first start versus Mississippi State, Lew was named the SEC freshman of the week.[10] During the 2023 season, Lew played in eleven games, making six starts.[11] For his performance on the season, Lew was named to the 247Sports Freshman All-American team, as well as being named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.[12] [13]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jackson . Barry . Wilson . David . August 5, 2022 . Miami adds another All-American to a potential historic offensive line recruiting haul . April 15, 2024 . Miami Herald.
  2. Web site: Ramos . Gus . University of Miami Commit Connor Lew Welcomed to 2023 All-American Bowl with Virtual Jersey Presentation . NBC Sports . September 15, 2022 . April 15, 2024.
  3. Web site: Lee . Jeffery . BREAKING: OL Connor Lew flips commitment from Miami to Auburn . On3.com . December 13, 2022 . April 15, 2024.
  4. Web site: Silva . Richard . 3-star offensive lineman Connor Lew flips commitment from Miami to Auburn football . Montgomery Advisor . December 13, 2022 . April 15, 2024.
  5. Web site: Cole . Adam . Auburn likely turning to true freshman Connor Lew at center against Mississippi State . Opelika-Auburn News . October 24, 2023 . April 15, 2024.
  6. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . Hurricanes lose offensive line prospect Connor Lew to Auburn . Orlando Sentinel . December 13, 2022 . April 15, 2024.
  7. Web site: Boynton . Eric . Georgia 3-star OL Connor Lew passes on committing to Clemson football for Miami Hurricanes . Greenville Online . August 5, 2022 . April 15, 2024.
  8. Locke . Daniel . Auburn OL Connor Lew talks about taking over starting role . Sports Illustrated . October 27, 2023 . April 15, 2024.
  9. Web site: Cohen . Matt . How Auburn freshman Connor Lew is preparing for his likely first college start . AL.com . October 26, 2023 . April 15, 2024.
  10. Web site: Shearer . Jeff . Auburn's Gunner Britton, Connor Lew earn SEC weekly honors . The Cullman-Tribune . October 30, 2023 . April 15, 2024.
  11. Web site: Bingham . Patrick . Lew, Miller look to lead way for offensive line . The Auburn Plainsman . April 15, 2024.
  12. Web site: McCarthy . JD . Connor Lew named Freshman All-American by 247Sports . Auburn Wire . December 13, 2023 . April 15, 2024.
  13. Web site: Cohen . Matt . 3 Auburn players named to the freshman All-SEC team . AL.com . December 7, 2023 . April 15, 2024.