Québécois giant Olivier Rioux jumps into football

Olivier Rioux is nothing less than the greatest teenager on the planet. Known as a top prospect in the basketball world, the Québécois has also tried his hand at football.

The Terrebonne native is a gentle giant. At 7 feet 9 inches, he doesn't go unnoticed on the court or in everyday life, and he's continuing his progress with the Florida Gators. The Québécois experienced the program's big win at the prestigious NCAA March Madness in recent months. We've learned that Olivier Rioux recently tried his hand at football with the Gators. He particularly practiced on special units and tried to block precision kicks with his totally absurd reach.

Unfortunately, the experiment wasn't very conclusive, according to his basketball coach.

Florida 7'9″ Freshman Oliver Rioux is giving football a try Rioux has been practicing on special teams for the Gators this summer pic.twitter.com/ajm33Nu8yr

– SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) July 25, 2025

With such size, Olivier Rioux has been attracting attention for several years in the world of football. He still needs to improve on certain aspects of his game, but he certainly has the potential to reach the NBA in the next few years

Olivier Rioux, the Québécois dream sensation

After causing a sensation at Collège St-Jean-Vianney and IMG Academy in Florida, Rioux joined the University of Florida. Olivier Rioux is now part of basketball history: at 2.36 m (7'9″), he holds the Guinness record for the tallest teenager ever. At 19, surrounded by seasoned professionals and benefiting from an exemplary career path, Olivier Rioux symbolizes a rare curiosity: a “gentle giant” who could become one of the most intriguing centers of his generation.

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