Building Team USA's 2028 flag football team with Broncos players
Flag football is coming to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and NFL players will be allowed to participate.
No more than two players per NFL team can be picked for Team USA, and designated international players will also be eligible to represent their respective countries. So the Denver Broncos will be missing a maximum of two players during the Olympics in 2028 (July 14-30).
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Team USA will have a 10-player roster for a 5-on-5 flag football format. The Broncos can't send more than two players, but we've been thinking about what a full 10-player squad could look like for Denver.
The team's first and most obvious candidate is star cornerback Pat Surtain. He'll be 28 years old in 2028 -- still in the prime of his career -- and he has expressed interest in playing both ways, a skill that could be crucial for the flag team.
The Broncos would need at least two more cover players -- Riley Moss (28 in '28) and Jahdae Barron (26 in '28) would be strong candidates. Denver does not have an elite coverage linebacker, so we'll add a fourth defensive back with Ja'Quan McMillian (27 in '28). The team's pass rusher is an easy choice: Nik Bonitto (27 in '28).
On offense, Bo Nix (28 in '28) is the team's obvious choice at quarterback. The team's top wide receiver option by 2028 (for a flag football format) will likely be Marvin Mims (26 in '28). Speed is crucial in flag, so Mims is joined by Troy Franklin (25 in '28) at receiver. The third receiver spot goes to Pat Bryant (24 in '28) to give the team some height at the position. The fifth and final spot is a tight end/center hybrid role. How about a 6-7 Caleb Lohner (28 in '28)?
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Mims and Surtain would presumably be the stars of this team. PS2 could play CB and WR, and Mims could make a big impact at WR, RB and pass rusher. The average age of this squad would be just under 27.
Broncos 2028 flag football team
QB : Bo Nix
RB/WR : Marvin Mims
WR : Pat Bryant
WR : Troy Franklin
C/TE: Caleb Lohner
DB : Pat Surtain
DB : Jahdae Barron
DB : Riley Moss
LB : Ja'Quan McMillian
R: Nik Bonitto
What do you think, could this squad medal at the Olympics? And which players from this list could be candidates for the actual Team USA lineup? Let us know your thoughts on Facebook and Twitter.
Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: 2028 Olympics: Team USA's flag football team with Broncos players
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