Travis Hunter becomes front-runner to play Team USA flag football for 2028 Olympics | NFL News
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter hasn’t played a single NFL snap yet, but already he’s in the spotlight for something that is historic. He is now being looked at as a front-runner to play for the United States in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Reputed for his unparalleled versatility, Travis Hunter’s capacity to excel on offense as well as defense has made him a viewing sensation even prior to his professional career.
Travis Hunter’s Olympic hype contributes to his already charged NFL hype
NFL players and experts alike have spent the offseason analyzing every facet of Travis Hunter’s game—from his projected position on the field to what he could do for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ roster. But there is now a new level of hype: his possible participation in the first Olympic flag football tournament in 2028. In a segment for ESPN, NFL analyst Matt Bowen revealed his dream Team USA flag football lineup. Among elite names like Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys, Cooper DeJean of the Philadelphia Eagles, Antoine Winfield Jr. of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos, Travis Hunter stood out as the lone rookie to make the cut—and notably, the only one yet to play a game in the NFL. Travis Hunter has developed his reputation as a dual-threat player.His collegiate performances demonstrated an uncanny talent for seamlessly toggling between wide receiver and cornerback—the ideal skill set for flag football’s high-speed, dual-role requirements. The Jacksonville Jaguars gambled by trading up for Travis Hunter in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the initial buzz is already paying dividends. His name has already been placed in college football lore with a Heisman Trophy, and now he could put his name in Olympic lore. Also read: Eric Mangini calls out Travis Hunter’s two-way NFL potential despite college dominationWhether it’s in the NFL or on the world stage, Travis Hunter is already redefining what a modern-day football player should be. With Olympic consideration this early, the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie is showing that some players are simply made for greatness. If things go according to plan, fans could soon be witnessing Travis Hunter not just illuminating NFL arenas but also leading the red, white, and blue in Los Angeles—maybe with a gold medal in tow.
