Auburn center Connor Lew named to Remington Trophy Watch List
Lew has been the glue of Hugh Freeze's offensive line for nearly two full years, as the Kennesaw, Georgia native took over the staring center gig mid-way through his freshman season and has ran with it ever since. After claiming the SEC Freshman of the Week award against Mississippi State, the center finished his inaugural year on the Plains with spot on the SEC All-Freshman, 24/7 Sports True Freshman All-America, and PFF freshman All-America teams.
The Tigers' most consistent lineman followed up his fantastic freshmen year with an equally sensational sophomore season. While Auburn's quarterback situation was fluid, the man giving the signal caller the football never changed, as Lew started every game for the Tigers, PFF Team of the Week honors against Georgia and the honor of being a Game Day Captain against Vanderbilt.
With the hope for improved stability at the quarterback position after the commitment of Jackson Arnold and more playmakers across the Tigers offense, Lew has the best chance of his young career to stick out on a national stage. If he is able to continue his great play, it's very possible the junior could become the first Auburn center to win the Remington Trophy since Reese Dismukes in 2014.
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