Ever since Rivals.com first caught a glimpse of four-star offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (6-7, 272, 4.72) from Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral impressive showing at USC's Rising Stars camp last June, his stock has continually risen. Lewan now a recruit from coast-to-coast, returned from his first official trip.

"I just returned from my first visit to Minnesota," Lewan said. "I like it a lot. I loved the coaches and the players were awesome. They all treated me like family from the moment I arrived."

"I never lived in a place that has four seasons," Lewan said. "I was born in California and lived in both Arizona and Texas."

"I loved the weather and like I said, I have never lived in a place where there are four seasons before so I liked Minnesota a lot."

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