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Connor Lew is dealing with a knee ACL injury from 2025. Reports in late April 2026 indicate he’s progressing well in rehab and should be ready for football activities around training camp. This suggests a return to on-field work by late July or early August 2026, with teams expecting him to be ready for camp.[2][3][4]
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He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 4th round of the 2026 NFL Draft (No. 128 overall). Early 2026 coverage notes his role as a potential backup center behind Ted Karras, assuming he recovers fully from ACL rehab in time for training camp.[3][7]
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In college, Lew was an SEC-tested interior lineman who started multiple seasons at Auburn before his ACL injury; scouts described him as a high-IQ, technically sound center with a strong floor as an interior starter in NFL schemes that favor gap-heavy blocks.[4][6][3]
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Media outlets have varied in emphasis but consistently note:
- The ACL tear and subsequent rehab timeline (return around training camp 2026).[2][3]
- His strength in combine-related metrics (e.g., bench press among top centers) and potential Day 2 draft status before injury limited testing.[5][3]
- NFL.com and NBC Sports portrait Lew as a capable, technically skilled interior lineman with some pro-ready traits but questions about staying healthy and establishing full NFL-ready leg drive after injury.[7][4]
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