Follow our 2017 FloXC Countdown, where FloTrack ranks the top 25 cross country teams and individuals in the NCAA this season which will be LIVE on FloTrack. The No. 19 men's spot goes to Washington State, and here's why:

Probable Top Five:

JR Michael Williams (8:13 3K; 14:04 5K; 29:09 10K; 30th at '16 NCAA XC)
SR Sam Levora (8:08 3K; 14:01 5K; 29:22 10K; 115th at '16 NCAA XC)
JR Nathan Tadesse (8:10 3K; 113th at '16 NCAA XC)
JR Chandler Teigen (3:47 1500; 8:11 3K; 145th at '16 NCAA XC)
FR Matthew Watkins (4:11 1600; 8:48 3200; 29th at '16 FL XC)

Impact Freshmen/Transfers:

Matthew Watkins via Mill Creek, WA (4:11 1600; 8:48 3200; 29th at '16 FL XC)
Amir Ado via Spokane, WA (9:14 3200; 16th at '16 FL XC)
Zach Stallings via Reno, NV (1:51 800; 4:10 1600)

Analysis:

The Washington State Cougars return six of their top seven from their 14th-place NCAA finish last year. The team will be led by returning All-American Michael Williams along with a core group of veteran cross country runners that includes upperclassmen Sam Levora, Nathan Tadesse, and Chadler Teigen, all of whom bring invaluable experience to November's championship.

The Cougars also welcome a strong freshman class featuring two Foot Locker finalists in Matthew Watkins and Amit Ado. Notably, Watkins had an impressive track campaign this past spring, clocking 8:48 for the 3200. Look for Watkins to sneak into the top five as a true freshman.

With the combination of an All-American leader, veteran depth, and incoming Foot Locker finalists, the Cougars should be a strong top-20 program this fall.

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