A Fresh Face in Flag Football
At just 17, Jessica Chevez has become one of Maryland’s most talked‑about girls flag football players, drawing ten official college scholarship offers after only two years on the field. Her rapid ascent from a newcomer to a nationally recruited athlete underscores a work ethic that coaches and teammates alike admire.
Chevez’s athletic background is diverse. Before focusing on flag football, she trained in cheerleading, dance, soccer and co‑ed flag football, giving her a unique blend of agility and strategic insight. Her coach, Daniel Daras, repeatedly highlights her positive attitude and relentless willingness to learn as the key drivers behind her swift improvement.
Gloria M. Sewell‑Chevez, Jessica’s mother, has leveraged social media to amplify her daughter’s profile, turning online platforms into a vital recruiting tool. The family’s digital outreach has helped attract attention from programs across the country, turning a local talent into a national prospect.
Off the field, Chevez plans to major in cybersecurity, a field she sees as complementary to her analytical approach to the game. She harbors ambitions of playing professionally and eventually representing the United States at the Olympic Games, where flag football will make its debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
The Maryland Divas, a local organization that supports girls’ flag football, have been instrumental in providing competitive opportunities and mentorship. Their involvement reflects a broader community effort to nurture emerging talent and promote women’s sports in the region.