Flag Football Mock Draft: Who Will Make the Roster?
The team drafts their ideal NFL player flag football teams.
Yes, it’s that time in the offseason – the content isn’t flowing as much as it is during the season (or even from March to April), so we have to make do with the breadcrumbs that we get.
During the NFL Owners meetings this past week, the league decided it would allow NFL players to compete in Olympic Flag Football – an exciting possibility! There are a few nuances to what they’re allowing, but we could end up seeing someone like Lamar Jackson representing Team USA in Olympic Flag Football.
I gathered some of the Two-Point Conversion team to do a Flag Football Mock Draft – there are a few rules to know before we get started.
This mock draft assumed there are five players on the field at any given time.
Only one player could be picked from each NFL team.
There are eight rounds to this mock draft, so it doesn’t include full ten-man rosters.
This mock draft was made with current NFL players only, but is anticipatory of 2028, meaning that we’re projecting to the future a bit.
This is a snake draft format – so whoever gets the last pick in the first round gets the first pick in the second round.
This mock draft includes contributions from Chandler Gallimore, Akil Guruparan, Jacob Lequire, and Dylan Jackson.
Mock Draft Results
1. Chandler – Malik Nabers, WR, NYG
It was very tempting to take Justin Jefferson or Ja’Marr Chase here with the Number 1 pick. However, I landed on Malik Nabers due to his younger age, speed, and insane vertical.
2. Akil – Ja’Marr Chase, WR, CIN
I am thinking of skill sets as much as overall skill and talent for this draft, and Ja’Marr Chase is the best YAC receiver in the NFL. That explosiveness will play even more in flag than it does on Sundays.
3. Jacob – Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL
Not only is Lamar Jackson the 2nd best QB in the league behind Mahomes as far as the NFL goes, but he’s clearly the best flag football QB. With this pick as well, I lock people out of selecting WR Zay Flowers.
4. Dylan – Jayden Daniels, QB, WAS
I think Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson are in their own class in terms of flag football quarterbacks – so to get either of them with my first pick is a win, in my book.
5. Dylan – Travis Hunter, WR/DB, JAX
Flag football is about explosive plays and generating turnovers. Travis Hunter is the only player in the NFL who has experience doing both of those things.
6. Jacob – Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN
I can’t believe I got the best receiver in football at Pick 6. Jefferson not only has stated he wants to play on the Olympic Team, but he can beat any DB in the world for a contested catch. This is a steal at 6, and I’m concerned my colleagues haven’t played flag football before if they let me get Jefferson
7. Akil – Caleb Williams, QB, CHI
I’m taking the first player in this draft who isn’t elite by NFL standards, but flag football doesn’t ask you to trust an offensive line and is all about improvisation at quarterback: a format built for Caleb Williams to show why he was drafted first overall.
8. Chandler – Xavier Worthy, WR, KC
I decided to take the fastest player in the NFL: Xavier Worthy. His speed and YAC ability should help him dominate in Flag Football.
9. Chandler – Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, DET
I continued to fill my roster with speed, taking Gibbs here. His quick acceleration should be key on running plays, and he’s an exceptional pass catcher.
10. Akil – Pat Surtain II, DB, DEN
Surtain is the best cornerback in the league. His ridiculous length will help him grab flags when in pursuit, but he’s mainly here because of how sticky and reactive he is in man coverage. In the scramble drill-heavy format, receivers aren’t finding space to work against Surtain.
11. Jacob – CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL
After getting WR1 and the best possible receiver for flag football, I get WR4 in the NFL and probably WR3 in flag football with Lamb. Between Jefferson and Lamb, the poor country that has to guard my receivers may just forfeit.
12. Dylan – Garrett Wilson, WR, NYJ
Looking at the board, this is where things really started to get tough in terms of finding playmakers that will be explosive in 2028. Garrett Wilson is far and away the best option here.
13. Dylan – Derek Stingley, DB, HOU
Derek Stingley was the second best corner in the league this past season, really young, and incredibly athletic. He is someone that I feel fortunate to have gotten as late as the 13th pick.
14. Jacob – Saquon Barkley, RB, PHI
Best running back in the league. Incredibly powerful. Incredibly explosive. Catches the ball as a receiver with ease. Nothing more to say.
15. Akil – Antoine Winfield Jr., DB, TB
I need a safety who is cerebral, rangy in coverage, and unafraid to lay some wood coming downhill. Winfield checks all of those boxes without a doubt.
16. Chandler – Christian Gonzalez, DB, NE
Gonzalez is only 22 years old and had a great second season with the Patriots. He has great size and speed and has the potential to be a top-5 cornerback in the NFL in the next few seasons.
17. Chandler – Garrett Williams, DB, ARZ
I wanted to lock down another Defensive Back, and went with Garrett Williams. He is another young defender who was very productive last season, has speed, and could be in his prime come time for the Olympics.
18. Akil – Brock Bowers, TE/C, LV
At center, I need somebody who can put some power into a chip before getting into the open field and being a threat as a receiver. I’m not sure there’s anybody in the league right now better suited to that role than Bowers, and there sure won’t be anybody as good as him in 3 years.
19. Jacob – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, CAR
I have two elusive YAC players. Now I have the best jump ball winner in the league.
20. Dylan – Devon Witherspoon, DB, SEA
Devon Witherspoon offers a ton of versatility in his game, is great in coverage and pursuit. He’s someone that I think would work really well as a flag football rusher.
21. Dylan – James Cook, RB, BUF
My goal with this pick was to find the most explosive player left in the draft. There weren’t a ton of options, and my focus here was getting a nimble runner that was great in space.
22. Jacob – Tyler Warren, TE/C, IND
I have my receivers and a running back, now I get a rookie tight end who has experience snapping the ball. He was also used in the most unique ways at Penn State, which can translate easily to flag football.
23. Akil – De’Von Achane, RB, MIA
Running backs are going to be doing more route-running than handoff-taking in this sport, and Achane ran more routes than any other running back in football last year. He’s an explosive play waiting to happen, however, he gets the ball and I think this is a steal.
24. Chandler – Brock Purdy, QB, SF
I gambled with not taking a QB with my last two picks, hoping to get Bryce Young, Josh Allen, or even Jalen Milroe. They were gone, so I landed with Brock Purdy. He increased his running game last season and should be a viable Flag QB.
25. Chandler – Jared Verse, LB/Rush, LAR
After loading my team with speed, I wanted to have a little fun with the “Rushing Defender.” Verse is a big guy, however, he has elite speed for his size. He has chased down Saquon Barkley previously and is tall enough to hopefully knock down some passes.
26. Akil – Jalon Walker, LB/Rush, ATL
Walker’s calling card as a prospect was his pursuit in the backfield – he’s a heat-seeking missile with a free route to the quarterback. As a rusher in flag, that’s going to be basically his entire job description.
27. Jacob – Xavier McKinney, DB, GB
I have to get defenders at some point. McKinney is a ball hawk of a safety that can really win on the back end. With so many opportunities to run zone, he can be an excellent back end DB.
28. Dylan – Ladd McConkey, WR, LAC
McConkey was by far the best playmaker still on the board – and I think his skill set works well in flag football, too. He’s young, ascending, and will probably be at his peak in 2028.
29. Dylan – Patrick Queen, LB/Rush, PIT
I wanted to get some sort of rusher that can match up with larger tight ends, and Queen was the best remaining athletic linebacker on the board. I am fortunate not to have to take a Saints, Titans, or Browns player, though.
30. Jacob – Myles Garrett, LB/Rush, CLE
I should’ve just gone all offense. If I have to take someone left, let it be the best defender in the league. “I’ve got one four more in me!”
31. Akil – Chris Olave, WR, NO
I was comfortable waiting until the last two rounds for my second WR because of how deep the NFL runs with receiving talent. The injuries were pretty scary last year, but when healthy, Olave is a devastating route runner with great hands who should complement this offense really nicely.
32. Chandler – Chimere Dike, WR, TEN
I was not left with many options with this pick. I wanted to take a Wide Receiver, so I went with the third fastest wide receiver from this past draft combine. Chimere Dike also has a massive vertical, which will be key for my WR3.
Final Rosters
Chandler: Malik Nabers, Xavier Worthy, Jahmyr Gibbs, Christian Gonzalez, Garrett Williams, Brock Purdy, Jared Verse, Chimere Dike
Akil: Ja’Marr Chase, Caleb Williams, Pat Surtain II, Antoine Winfield Jr., Brock Bowers, De’Von Achane, Jalon Walker, Chris Olave
Jacob: Lamar Jackson, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Saquon Barkley, Tetairoa McMillan, Tyler Warren, Xavier McKinney, Myles Garrett
Dylan: Jayden Daniels, Travis Hunter, Garrett Wilson, Derek Stingley, Devon Witherspoon, James Cook, Ladd McConkey, Patrick Queen