Rams players who should compete for the 2028 Olympic U.S. flag football team
The NFL will reportedly discuss a resolution this year that would allow no more than one player from each NFL team to participate in the 2028 Olympics, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. This is intriguing because the 2028 Olympics will be in Los Angeles and have flag football as one of the events.
So, we decided to rank the top-10 current or former Rams players who would make great flag football players. The 2028 Olympics are far away, so these names may not be on the Rams or even in the NFL by then. But that doesn't make the exercise any less fun.
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RB Kyren WIlliams: We already know how elusive Williams is, so it stands to reason he'd be equally as dominate as a flag football player.
RB Jarquez Hunter: Hunter is an explosive player. He had the third-highest 18.9% explosive run rate in college at Auburn and was drafted in the fourth round to be a home-run hitter. He'll also only be 25 in 2028.
WR Tutu Atwell: If speed is the name of the game in flag football, Atwell has it. He broke 21 mph twice during the 2022 season. If he gets the ball in space, Atwell would be an electric flag football ballcarrier.
OLB Jared Verse: Defense is half the game, and Verse is a relentless tackler. He's fast enough to keep up with anyone and can swipe at the flag with ease.
KR Britain Covey: He's a new Ram who led the NFL in punt return yards in 2023. That shiftiness would go along way in a flag football game.
WR Puka Nacua: The Rams star has averaged 6.3 yards after the catch during his NFL career. So when he gets the ball in space, he makes the most of it.
DT Aaron Donald: Throw out the age and position. Donald is one of the most dominant players in NFL history. He needs a shot at playing flag football. Although his tenacity might be more of a detriment than advantage.
QB Matthew Stafford: Yes, Stafford will be 40 by the time the 2028 Olympics come around and could be retired by this point. But his arm strength is still there and he's still one of the most accurate passers in the world.
TE Terrance Ferguson: He's young, fast and great after the catch. All great aspects of a flag football player. Ferguson's 4.63-second 40-yard dash was No. 1 among tight ends at the NFL combine and he tied for the fastest 10-yard split.
OLB Josaiah Stewart: He was better than most of the 2025 edge rusher prospects at getting to the quarterback. Those are translatable skills on the flag football field.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Ranking Rams players who could play flag football in 2028 Olympics
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