When the Olympics come to Los Angeles in 2028, perhaps the most American sport will finally make its debut. Men’s and women’s flag football are set to join the Olympic program, bringing gridiron action to televisions around the world.
On Tuesday, the NFL voted to allow active players to participate in Olympic flag football, opening the door for a potential ‘dream team’ to represent the United States in Los Angeles. With three years until rosters are finalized, many current college football players could be reaching their prime when the games begin.
It’s worth noting that the skill sets for flag football don’t perfectly align with those for tackle football. Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods might be one of the best returning players in college football, but that doesn’t necessarily matter – flag football is a speed game. Size offers little advantage.
Additionally, rosters are small, so players who can compete on both sides of the ball are especially valuable.
With that in mind, we identified five active college football players who could be strong fits for the 2028 U.S. Olympic team. Spots will be competitive, with many of the NFL’s top athletes expected to try out, but these five might have what it takes to rise above the pack.
If there’s one player still in college football who has a serious chance of making the team, it’s Smith. 247Sports’ No. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class helped swing the national championship with a monstrous College Football…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2025-05-20 20:50:00
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