Connor Lew is the youngest member of the Auburn Tigers' offensive line, but he might be the most important.
starting center, holds the success of the offense in his hands. Like most offenses, people ignore the center, due to the unglamorous nature of their job. Not to mention, the left tackle remains the star on the line, as the blindside protector and highest paid lineman in the NFL.
Correspondingly, throwing into the mix as a freshman must feel like a Sisyphean task. Moreover, SEC defensive coordinators salivate at the matchup of a true freshman versus their defensive tackles. Lew stood strong, with excellent footwork and hand technique. From there, you could see improvement week in, week out. Lew finished the season as aPerhaps the most intriguing aspect of Lew's play is the technical aspect.
The term " throwing someone out the club" fits. Lock on to a defender and drive him far away from the play, eliminating his chance at a big play. Next, playing in the SEC, Lew must develop more of an edge, a nastiness that sets a tone. Nothing dirty but letting the defender know that he's in for a four-quarter fight. That comes with age and experience.Connor Lew solidified himself as the leader of the Auburn offensive line.
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