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Q&A: Sophomore O-Lineman John Olmstead Said Getting U Scholarship Offer Was "Mind Blowing"

John Olmstead, a 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive tackle from Metuchen (NJ) St. Joseph's, recently received a Minnesota offer when visiting the school.

Olmstead is considered one of the nation's offensive lineman in the Class of 2019 and has become a recruiting priority for most of the Big Ten schools.

Gopher Hole recently caught up with Olmstead to learn more about his Minnesota visit and early recruitment.

Gopher Hole: You recently visited Minnesota. What were your impressions of the visit?

John Olmstead: Coach Joe Rossi, who I am pretty good friends with, the O line coach.