Potential Texans' Candidates for Team USA Flag Football after NFL Decision

1. CB Derek Stingley Jr. - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Singley is a top candidate to lock down opposing receivers in 2028. At 23 years old, his prime years are still ahead of him and he's already turned into a top corner in the league. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Stingley allowed just 4.9 yards per target last season, fewest among outside corners in the league. 

Stingley was born in Louisiana and will be 28 when the games roll around, so should he continue to wreak havoc on the league, he's an easy choice for Team USA. 

2. DE Will Anderson Jr. - Hampton, Georgia

Anderson is another young stud whose best years are still ahead of him. Like Stingley, he is just 23 years old and will be 27 when the games in LA roll around. Last year, Anderson had 14.5 sacks and a fumble recovery en route to the Texans divisional round loss to Kansas City. PFF recently had him on their list of the top 25 players under 25 years old, so it's safe to say he's got the youth to continue to develop. 

3. WR Nico Collins - Pinson, Alabama 

Collins is going to have to fight for a spot on Team USA, but it's not unlikely for him to make it come 2028. The Texans wideout has proven himself as one of the best receivers in the league with his past few seasons of dominant performance in tandem with quarterback CJ Stroud. Even after having to miss time last season due to injury, the receiver still eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark on 68 receptions. 

His 367 playoff receiving yards are 3rd highest among wide receivers since 2022, showing that he can show up on the biggest stage. If he can continue his success, his name will have to be brought up come next olympics.