The Gators figured it was worth finding out whether the world’s tallest teenager could become a secret weapon on the football field.

Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center, recently worked out for the Gators' football team.

Florida center Olivier Rioux, the tallest teenager in the world, dipped his toe into life as a two-sport athlete. Rioux recently threw on a helmet and pads to work out for the football team, according to the Associated Press.