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Former Longhorn wants to 'Play for my country' in next Olympics
Former Longhorn wants to 'Play for my country' in next Olympics
The NFL says it will allow players to participate in the 7-on-7 flag football event at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Former Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson wants to play for Team USA.
The Falcons star RB grew up playing flag football in the offseason during high school in several elite events, including being named the RB MVP at the 2019 Rivals Five-Star Challenge. Robinson also took part in Texas' 7-on-7 competitions every summer on the 40 Acres.
"I would love to play if given the opportunity. We'll see. I don't want it to affect my team and what we've got going here," Robinson said Monday on ABC KVUE-TV in Austin.
But the Arizona native knows flag football specialists, like star Darrell Doucette III, may have a leg up on players in the NFL. "Obviously, there's a lot of great flag football players out here, and that's all that they play, and they're very specific in the game," Robinson said. "Like you have guys who can be running with the football, and they can get this low to the ground and not get touched. No NFL player is doing that, or trying to do that at least."
Mostly, Robinson just really wants to play for his country. "I feel like it's always an honor to play for your country," Robinson said. "Like, you always want to play for your country. I would love to show my skillset on that type of stage."
