Thrower Deandre Leith out of Columbia International University continued a strong start to the outdoor season with dominant performances in shot put and discus. The senior from Kingston, Jamaica leads the NCCAA after a 16.11-meter throw in shot put and a 50.29-meter discus throw. Leith holds NAIA A standards in both events and ranks in the top five in the NAIA as well.
Nominees: Maurice Gray, Sterling College; Deandre Leith, Columbia International University; Scott Smith Concordia University Ann Arbor