FSU Ball Boy 'Red Lightning' Graduates to NFL

Frankie Grizzle, who became somewhat of a folk hero and earned the nickname "Red Lightning" for his hustle while working as the ball boy for the Florida State University football team, is taking a similar position with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. In a tweet sent on July 26, Grizzle announced the start of "new journey" at Falcons training camp.

A new journey begins today... Training Camp with the @AtlantaFalcons #RiseUp #DirtyBirds

— Frankie Grizzle (@daonlyBigRed) July 26, 2015

Twitter reaction to "Red Lightning" going pro with the Falcons

FSU loses Winston and Red Lightning in the same year. Say good-bye to another ACC Title.

— Bjoyce001 (@BrianJoyce10) July 26, 2015

Shout out to a fellow ginger eat bro #RedLightning pic.twitter.com/Se2KwHqI1X

— Brody Loynd (@beastbrody) July 27, 2015

Red Lightning is going pro(!) pic.twitter.com/phPdbdiBqO

— FSU Sports Memes (@FSUSportsMemes) July 27, 2015