Houston Texans that would be perfect for Olympic Flag Football

Who should represent the Battle Red in LA for the 2028 Olympics?

The NFL just approved players for the 2028 LA Olympics in an honestly shocking unanimous vote by the owners. While the USA are unshockingly first in the world flag football rankings, the inclusion of the NFL’s best talent can’t hurt in the inaguagural season of the sport on the world stage.

The rules are fairly simple for the sport and highly encourage two-way players with short-area speed over the behemoths on the offensive and defensive line. Here are the official rules.

Olympic Flag Football Rules:

• Field is 70-by-25 yards
• 10-man roster
• Possessions start at team’s 5-yard line
• Centers can become a receiver
• 5-on-5; includes one QB and one defensive pass rusher
• Pass rusher starts 7 yards from line of scrimmage
• Cannot rush within 5 yards of end zone
• 40-minute games: Two 20-minute halves (including 2-minute warning)
• Four downs to reach midfield and four downs to score touchdown
• No run plays within 5 yards of end zone
• QBs can’t run unless lateraled the ball
• 6 points for a touchdown, 1 point conversion from 5-yard line, and 2 point conversion from 10-yard line
• Overtime if score is tied with each team getting equal chance to win

Here was a recent quarterfinals featuring the USA vs Italy in Flag Football.

Tank Dell

Dell gets the nod over Nico Collins due to his unique athleticism, agility, and shiftiness. He will surely be recovered from his current knee injury by 2028 and back in the saddle by then. I assume Justin Jefferson and Jamarr Chase would be selected over Collins, but Dell brings an elite level of dynamic slot receiver play that compliments the bigger targets of Jefferson and Chase. With such a small field, having Dell who can sneak into tight windows would be an undeniable asset on the journey to a gold medal.

Derek Stingley Jr.

Secondary players need to have legitimate coverage skills. Stingley Jr. is primarily zone cover cover, but with such a short field he will excel in man coverage. What separates him a part is he’s only 23 and will be in the prime of his career come the Olympics. His five interceptions in each of the last two seasons will be invaluable in a high-octane game such as flag football. It also means he can substitute in as a receiver if needed. Stingley was also chosen in CBS Sports’ Best Possible NFL Flag Football team post.

Calen Bullock

Bullock standing at 6’3 would be an imposing figure on the backend of the USA defense and would only be 25 during the Olympics. The second-year safety had an outstanding rookie campaign where he also notched five interceptions in 2024. Bullock’s range will make it impossible for opposing offenses to go deep. He can cover a 53-yard field from side to side, so a 25 yard field wouldn't; be an issue....