FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Feleipe Franks took full advantage of his 6-foot-6 frame to reach high for a touchdown pass from rookie Desmond Ridder on Thursday.
It was anything but just another forgettable Atlanta Falcons offseason workout for Franks.
While Ridder and league veteran Marcus Mariota are preparing to compete for the starting job at quarterback, Franks is exploring a new hybrid role. He is still listed as a quarterback, but he is spending most of his practice time at tight end.
For Franks, catching a touchdown pass instead of throwing one was a thrill – even in an otherwise forgettable organized team activities drill.
“It was fun, man,” Franks said. “It was definitely super different.”