Robert Griffin III, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback, is returning to competitive football in a new format.
USA Football has invited the 36-year-old Griffin to participate in Team USA flag football training camps in Chula Vista, California. The sessions are scheduled for April 16-19 and May 21-24, 2026, with a possible third camp in June.
Griffin earned his invitation after a strong showing at recent team trials. He is among 24 athletes vying for a spot on the 12-player roster plus alternates that will represent the United States at the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championship in Düsseldorf, Germany, from August 13-16.
A selection committee will trim the group to 18 players after the second camp before finalizing the roster.
Selected as the second overall pick by Washington in the 2012 NFL Draft, Griffin enjoyed a promising rookie season, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl honors while leading his team to a division title.
However, injuries, including a major knee issue in the 2012 playoffs, hampered his career.
Griffin appeared in 56 games across stints with the Washington franchise, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens, throwing for 9,271 yards and 43 touchdowns before his final start in December 2020. He now works as a college football analyst for FOX Sports.
Success in flag football could position Griffin for the sport’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
