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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 14, 1987 Makati, Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Nease (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida) | ||||||||||||||||||
| College: | Florida (2006–2009) | ||||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2010 / round: 1 / pick: 25 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Timothy Richard Tebow (/ˈtiːboʊ/; born August 14, 1987) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos. Tebow played college football for the Florida Gators, where he became the first underclassman to win the Heisman Trophy and helped lead the team to two BCS National Championship titles in 2006 and 2008.[3] At the conclusion of his collegiate career, he held the Southeastern Conference's records for career passing efficiency and rushing touchdowns.[4] He was selected by the Broncos in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft.
Tebow became the Broncos' starter during the 2011 season and revitalized a struggling team, bringing them to the franchise's first division title and playoff victory since 2005.[5] His frequent comeback victories and outspoken Christian faith made him a cultural phenomenon, with his habit of dropping to one knee in prayer on the field becoming known as "Tebowing". Due to questions over Tebow's potential as an NFL quarterback, he was traded after the season to the New York Jets, where he spent one year as a backup.[6]
After failing to make the regular season roster of the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, Tebow pursued a minor league baseball career with the New York Mets organization from 2016 to 2021.[7] The same year he retired from baseball, he returned to the NFL as a tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was released after one preseason game. Since 2017, he has been a regular contributor and co-host for college football programming on SEC Network and ESPN. Tebow was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
- ^ Robbins, Josh (December 7, 2007). "Big night for Tebow sets Heisman stage". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on December 9, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Tebow outpolls McFadden, Brennan for AP award". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 18, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Florida QB Tebow is first underclassman to win Heisman". ESPN. Associated Press. December 9, 2007. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ^ "NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 15, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2012. pp. 26, 29.
- ^ "Patriots rout Broncos 45–10 in AFC playoffs". Sports Illustrated. The Associated Press. January 14, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ^ Garafolo, Mike (April 29, 2013). "Jets waive Tim Tebow after one season". USA Today. Gannett Company. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ Martin, Jill (February 18, 2021). "Tim Tebow retires from baseball". CNN. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
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