DENVER (AP) — The basic flag-football player requirements are as follows: Swiveling hips for elusive jukes. Quick burst. Elite pass catching, throwing or defensive prowess.

You know, pretty much those skills you see on display every week in NFL games . But it's not all that will make a player a prime roster pick down the road when flag football make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

USA Football is taking a deep dive into just what skills and characteristics make an ideal flag-football player. The organization responsible for picking what's sure to be a star-studded roster is leaving nothing to chance to bring home a gold medal. It's always on the lookout for even more talent, no matter the level of football experience or even the sport.

Time is ticking, too, because

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