Jordan Downs, a senior from Merrillville, Indiana, broke a school and meet record in the long jump at the 2019 NCCAA Men’s Track & Field National Championship. Downs reached a mark of 7.75m to win the event. He also won the pole vault with a height of 4.75m. Downs also earned All-American status in the 200m and 4 x 100m relay. Downs was named the Male Athlete of the Meet, as the Pilots won their second straight team championship.
NOMINEES: Dan Becker, Judson University; Jordan Downs, Bethel University; Walker Hobbs, Grace College