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Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Select Connor Lew at No. 128
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Instant NFL Draft Grade: Bengals Select Connor Lew at No. 128

Cincinnati Bengals On SI·Arye Pulli·about 1 month ago
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The Cincinnati Bengals made their first pick on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Auburn's interior offensive lineman Connor Lew . The Bengals originally held pick No. 110, but Duke Tobin opted to move back, trading picks 110 and 199 for 128 and 140. By sliding down 18 spots in the fourth round, Cincinnati secured a valuable asset at the end of the round. With the team's first-round draft pick (No. 10 overall) sent to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, and Day 2 used on Cashius Howell and Tacario Davis, the Bengals have spent the majority of their capital on the defensive side of the ball. Lew A Great Value Pick Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Auburn offensive lineman Connor Lew (OL32) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images NFL Draft Grade: A- Lew's 2025 season at Auburn was cut short by a torn ACL in October.…

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