Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Player Information
Player: Connor Lew
School: Auburn
Height/Weight: 6-3/302 lbs.
Position: Center
Player Background
– 3-Star Recruit
– High School All-American
– Started his True Freshman Year at Auburn after an Injury
– First-Team All-SEC Freshman in 2023
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season
– 23 Career Games
– 17 Career Starts
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
– 79.9 PFF Run Blocking Grade
– 73.4 PFF Pass Blocking Grade
– 306 Run Blocking Snaps
– 442 Pass Blocking Snaps
Player Traits
– Great balance to handle defenders from various angles
– Generates good power
– Recovers well when beaten
– Demonstrates good athleticism
Player Summary
Connor Lew is not going to blow your mind with anything he does on film, but I don’t think I have seen a more sturdy offensive lineman this Summer. When he anchors, it is almost like he has claws coming out of his cleats, and he is able to latch himself into the field so as not to get pushed back. He handles a variety of players with varying skillsets and sizes, which makes me like his prospects for the NFL. While watching centers during the Fall isn’t the most exciting thing, Lew deserves your attention as he consistently keeps the middle of the defense behind the line of scrimmage. Hodor would watch his film and be proud.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Connor Lew, C, Auburn
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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