Lamar Jackson, Tyreek Hill Lead Votes for Olympic Flag Football Team by Players, Who Else Was Named?

Flag football is coming to the Olympics for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, so many are wondering which NFL stars could have the chance to play for Team USA.

As part of The Athletic's annual NFL anonymous player survey, players were polled on who would be their one pick for the U.S. Olympic flag football team, and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson led the way with 12 votes. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill came in second with seven votes.

The full list of top players in the poll is as follows:

• Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens- 12 votes
• Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins- 7 votes
• Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings- 6 votes
• Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals- 5 votes
• Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns- 3 votes
• Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions- 3 votes
• Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs- 3 votes

Seven players received two votes, including Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson. 27 players received one vote.

Jackson is a two-time NFL MVP and one of the greatest dual-threat quarterbacks the league has ever seen, so players viewed him as the best possible asset for a flag football team.

"A mobile quarterback in flag football is so important," an NFC special teamer who voted for Jackson said.

Hill, who is recovering from a devastating knee injury, has long been known for his speed and elusiveness, so he also would be a dangerous player in a flag football setting.

It's likely that Team USA's team for the 2028 Olympics will consist of a mix of NFL players and veterans of organized flag football, so it will be fun to see who makes the cut when the Los Angeles Games arrive.