was one of 45 names listed on the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award watch list released on Friday.
Flowers is one of five players from the Big 12 to earn preseason recognition for the award annually presented to the nation's top defensive back. The ACC and SEC tied for the most representatives with seven each on the watch list.
Last season, Flowers recorded 61 tackles, two tackles for a loss and forced and recovered a fumble. He helped Oklahoma State finish 10-3 and earn an Alamo Bowl win over Colorado.
The 2017 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award winner will be announced on Dec.