Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has expressed a strong desire to compete for the German national team in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The star player, who is half-German, discussed his potential participation in the international tournament following a recent team practice at the Bayern Munich campus, as reported by The Associated Press.
St. Brown noted that representing his mother’s homeland would be a significant achievement to cross off his personal bucket list.
During a news conference, the wide receiver stated, “I would love to play for the German national team for the flag Olympics.”
The athlete indicated that he is optimistic about making the logistics work, provided that the schedule does not conflict with mandatory Lions training camps.
He suggested that his brother, Equanimeous St. Brown, might also join the effort, noting that the former NFL wide receiver would likely be interested in the opportunity.
Regarding the prospect of playing together, Amon-Ra said, “I think Equanimeous would love to be part of that.”
The brothers, who grew up in Orange County, California, are fluent in German and have spent numerous summers visiting relatives in Leverkusen.
They previously represented Germany together during an Under-19 football tournament held in 2015.
While the path to the Olympics involves a qualifying tournament scheduled shortly before the 2028 Games, the interest in flag football continues to grow as the sport gains international recognition, according to AP reporting on Olympic qualification.
Jona Winkel, the director of coaching for Germany’s flag football program, did not confirm any formal contact with the St. Brown brothers.
However, Winkel did acknowledge the natural skill set transition, stating that the wide receiver position is the most conducive to moving from the tackle version of the game to flag football.
St. Brown remains hopeful that the timing will align for his Olympic debut.