PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Bowerman Award, recognizing the best student-athlete in track and field, announced its Preseason Watch List on Thursday, Jan.5, and one athlete from The American received votes.

Houston’s Cameron Burrell earned votes from the Watch List Committee after a strong Indoor season last year. The senior won the 60m dash at the 2016 American Conference Indoor Championships and finished second in the 60m dash in the 2016 NCAA Indoor Championships.

The Houston, Texas native won the long jump at the Texas A&M Reveille Invitational earlier this year and the Cougars continue their indoor schedule on Jan. 13 with the Leonard Hilton Invitational.

The Bowerman voters consist of national and regional media personnel, track & field statisticians, NCAA collegiate administrators, past winners, and presidents of affiliated organizations. The Bowerman voters represent 23 U.S. states and one U.S. territory.

In addition, USTFCCCA members collectively receive one (1) vote in The Bowerman voting. Fans also collectively receive one (1) vote in The Bowerman voting.

Previous winners of the award will receive one (1) vote each in The Bowerman voting.