lewan was rated as a four-star prospect by rivals.com and scout.com. he was selected as the fifth-best player in the state of arizona and the 194th player nationally by rivals.com. he was listed as the no. 3 most athletic offensive lineman and the fifth-most agile offensive lineman according to rivals.com. he was a superprep all-american and the nation's no. 10 overall offensive line prospect. he was selected to participate in the under armour all-america game.