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Creating a Team USA Olympics football roster using NFL athletes

By Dan Schmelzer

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Jan 23, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham (13) and Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown (84) pose during team photos for the 2015 Pro Bowl at The Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Wide Receivers

With the passing game taking over in the NFL, there are a ton of talented wide receivers to choose from. We only took three for the Team USA starting line-up, but there are more than 10 talented receivers who could easily be chosen here.

Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers

Despite his lack of size, Antonio Brown has become arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL. He is an incredible quick and athletic receiver who never drops the ball and runs probably the best routes in the entire NFL.

Brown may not look like a typical dominant NFL receiver, but he is undoubtedly one of the best. He can also make plays deep, but just thinking of Brown in the slot, catching short passes from Brady and making plays is incredibly exciting. An obvious addition here.

Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants

While he was not quite as dominant as a second-year player as he was as a rookie, Odell Beckham is undoubtedly one of the most talented receivers in the NFL today. Beckham is an elite-level athlete who shows a great mix of skills in every aspect of the game.

Beckham can dominate as a deep receiver, go up and make plays on the jump ball as well as anybody and take a short pass to the end zone at any time. Beckham is do-everything play-maker who would be showcased in this offense.

Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons

This last one was a little tougher. After choosing Brown and Beckham for the squad, I wanted to get a little bit of size in my receiving corps. DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green and Dez Bryant were three names who immediately came to mind, but I decided to go with the freakishly talented Julio Jones.

Any combination of the receivers listed here would make up an incredible trio at the position, but Jones has arguably more raw athleticism and ability than any other player at the position.

He is a 6-foot-3 receiver with incredible jump-ball ability and blazing speed deep. Having him as an option on the outside for Brady in the red zone is an absolute game-changer.

Next: 5. Tight End

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