Tom Brady, Jalen Hurts, and NFL Stars to Clash in Fanatics Flag Football Classic
Tom Brady’s return to the football field continues, albeit in a different form. The seven-time Super Bowl champion will co-captain Founders FFC alongside Jalen Hurts in the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic, set to take place on March 21st at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The event will also feature teams led by Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, as well as the U.S. Men’s National Flag Football Team.
Founders FFC Roster: Brady and Hurts Assemble a Star-Studded Lineup
Brady and Hurts have drafted a team boasting a mix of NFL stars and athletic prowess. The Founders FFC roster includes:
- Tom Brady
- Terence Crawford
- Stefon Diggs
- Rob Gronkowski
- Damar Hamlin
- Jalen Hurts
- Ashton Jeanty
- Alvin Kamara
- Von Miller
- Patrick Peterson
- DeVonta Smith
- Antoine Winfield Jr.
Wildcats FFC: Burrow and Daniels Counter with Impressive Talent
Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels have assembled their own formidable squad for the Wildcats FFC. Their roster features:
- Davante Adams
- Saquon Barkley
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Joe Burrow
- Jayden Daniels
- DeAndre Hopkins
- IShowSpeed
- Derwin James Jr.
- Kyle Juszczyk
- Luke Kuechly
- Logan Paul
- Jalen Ramsey
U.S. Men’s National Team Joins the Competition
Adding another layer of competition, the U.S. Men’s National Flag Football Team, fresh off their 2024 IFAF Flag Football World Championship victory, will participate in the round-robin tournament. The national team roster includes:
- Aamir Brown (DB/WR)
- Tyler Davis (WR/DB)
- Darrell “Housh” Doucette III (QB/ATH)
- Velton Brown Jr. (WR/DB)
- Isaiah Calhoun (DB/WR)
- Ja’Deion High (WR/DB)
- Nico Casares (QB)
- Jamie Kennedy (DB/WR)
- Mike Daniels (DB/WR)
- Shawn Theard Jr. (Rusher/WR)
- Laval Davis (WR/Rusher)
- Laderrick “Pablo” Smith (WR/QB)
How to Watch the Fanatics Flag Football Classic
The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will be held in a round-robin tournament format on Saturday, March 21st. Here’s how to tune in:
- Date: Saturday, March 21
- Time: 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT)
- TV Channel: Fox Sports
- Live Stream: Fox One | Tubi | Fubo
- International Stream: Fanatics YouTube channel
The event, produced by Fanatics Studios, marks Brady’s first official return to the field since his retirement and promises a unique showcase of football talent ahead of flag football’s debut at the LA28 Olympic Games. Sean Payton will coach Founders FFC, whereas Kyle Shanahan will lead Wildcats FFC. Robert Saleh will serve as a defensive specialist for both teams.