Robert Griffin III named to USA men's national flag football team
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Robert Griffin III, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, has been named to the USA men's national flag football team, marking a rare inclusion of a former high-level tackle football player.
- Griffin is among 24 players selected to attend a training camp, from which 12 will be chosen to compete at the International Federation of American Football Flag Football World Championship in Dusseldorf, Germany, in August.
- Flag football differs significantly from tackle football, as demonstrated when NFL players were decisively defeated by Team USA at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, highlighting the specialized skills required.
- With flag football set to debut at the 2028 Olympics, several NFL players have expressed interest in participating but will need extensive practice to compete effectively against experienced flag football athletes.
- Griffin, who last played in the NFL in 2020, may have an advantage in dedicating time to mastering flag football techniques, though success remains uncertain given the sport's distinct demands.
