Bengals draft Connor Lew as potential future center

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Connor Lew in the fourth round with the 128th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Lew, a three-year starting center at Auburn and a Freshman All-American, is recovering from a torn ACL but expects to be ready for training camp this summer. With Ted Karras entrenched as the current starter, Lew will have time to develop and potentially take over the center position in the future. His strong blocking skills and football intelligence were highlighted during his college career, making him one of the more promising prospects despite the injury setback.

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