Building an Olympics flag football team from Jacksonville Jaguars' roster
Building an Olympics flag football team from Jacksonville Jaguars' roster NFL players can now participate in the 2028 Olympics in flag football. So, let's build a flag football roster out of current Jaguars players.
NFL players can now participate in the 2028 Olympics in flag football. So, let's build a flag football roster out of current Jacksonville Jaguars players.
In the NFL's official flag football program, NFL FLAG, there are 10 players on each team, with five on offense and five on defense.
As noted by CBS Sports, the position groups that are represented in flag football include quarterback, center, wide receiver, and running back on offense. Then on defense, there is one rusher and four defensive backs.
In the 2028 Olympics, the games will be 40 minutes long, with two 20-minute halves. Offenses have four downs to reach midfield (the field is 70 yards long) and then four more downs to score. No run plays can be called within five yards of the end zone, either.
Jacksonville Jaguars flag football offense
Quarterback: Trevor Lawrence
In flag football, there is only one designated rusher who has to start seven yards behind the line of scrimmage. With steady time to throw, Lawrence can pick opponents apart.
Center: Dyami Brown
The center in flag football isn't like the center in an NFL game. This player can go out for a pass immediately after the ball is snapped. So I like Brown to fill this role with his speed and ability to pick up YAC on short area throws.
Wide receivers: Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter
Two fast and dynamic players with the ball in their hands. Both Thomas and Hunter can make defenders miss, create separation, and attack all three levels of the field, and do so in a variety of ways.
Running back: Bhayshul Tuten
On the flag football field, where pulling a player's flag is no easy task, give me Bhayshul Tuten and his 4.32 speed. Among all college football running backs in 2024, Tuten ranked 16th in missed tackles forced.
Jacksonville Jaguars flag football defense
Rusher: Josh Hines-Allen
As mentioned, rushers have to begin seven yards behind the line of scrimmage. But Hines-Allen possesses good speed at his position and finished the 2024 season 10th in pressures among edge defenders.
Defensive back: Travis Hunter, Tyson Campbell, and Jourdan Lewis
The defensive back in flag football "essentially functions as a traditional cornerback," wrote Benjamin. So for this position, I'll take the Jaguars' top three cornerback options.
Safety: Caleb Ransaw
I thought about taking Eric Murray, given his experience. However, I went with Ransaw because of his speed and versatility, which allows him to play a few different roles potentially.
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