Published recruiting ranges for the boys Shot Put, by division. The top of a range is where scholarship conversations get realistic. The bottom is roughly where that division stops recruiting, though walk-on routes exist everywhere.
| Division | Top of range | Bottom of range |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Division I | 66' 3.25" (20.20m) | 52' 6" (16.00m) |
| NCAA Division II | 58' 0.75" (17.70m) | 48' 6.75" (14.80m) |
| NCAA Division III | 53' 1.75" (16.20m) | 39' 4.5" (12.00m) |
| NAIA | 55' 1.5" (16.80m) | 38' 4.75" (11.70m) |
These vary by programme and conference, so use them to orient yourself rather than to rule yourself out. Source: Streamline Athletes published recruitment standards.