| W | World | 18.29m | Jonathan Edwards | GBR | 8/7/1995 | Goteborg, SWE |
| A | American Outdoor | 18.21m | Christian Taylor | Nike | 8/27/2015 | Beijing, CHN |
| C | College Outdoor | 17.57m | Keith Connor | S.M.U. | 6/5/1982 | Provo, UT |
| S | School | 15.12m | Dallas Wise | 3/27/2021 | Columbia, SC |
| Lane | # | Athlete | Yr. | Team | Seed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 360 | WALKER, NILE | SO | NORFOLK STATE |
14.00m | Gamecock Opener |
| 2 | 77 | GREEN, JOSHUA | FR | APP. STATE |
14.68m | Appalachian Split Indoor Meet |
| 3 | 234 | DOUGLAS, ANDRE | JR | CAMPBELL |
15.71m | Houston G5-Super 22 Invitational |
| 4 | 180 | PARRISH, JALEN | SO | COASTAL CAROLINA |
13.97m | Sun Belt Outdoor Track and Field Championships |
| 5 | 331 | COX-COOPER, RODRIC | SO | NORFOLK STATE |
13.93m | Virginia Beach Invitational |