Olivier Rioux

The world’s tallest teen, 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida

The Florida basketball player, who played for the Under-19 Canadian national team this summer, recently worked out for the Gators’ football team
There was one issue: The 305-pound Rioux has an 11-inch vertical, so even with his extra-long reach, he was unable to block any kicks during the workout

By AP · 25 July 2025