Check out Tebow’s College Football Hall of Fame credentials ahead of induction
One of the greatest football players to ever wear the beloved Orange and Blue is unquestionably the quarterback who won a Heisman Trophy and two national championships in Gainesville: Tim Tebow. His tenure with the Gators was must-see TV as he put on a show unlike any seen before he came to the Swamp.
Florida football under Urban Meyer along with the well-heralded signal caller brought the program to its high-water mark in the mid-aughts, but unfortunately, Meyer and Tebow fell short of their goal of winning a third title before he left. The southpaw quarterback found limited success in the NFL but will always be known for his collegiate greatness.
College Sports Wire’s Patrick Conn put together his breakdown of each of the 18 candidates in this cycle, including Tebow. Here is what he had to offer.
Position: Quarterback
Years: 2006-09
Florida felt the impact of Tim Tebow immediately. As a freshman, he was the backup to starting quarterback Chris Leak. He would come in mostly in running situations but would throw the ball as well. That year they won the BCS national championship and would do it again with Tebow as the starter in 2008. He finished his career with 2,947 rushing yards and 57 rushing touchdowns, 23 came in 2007 when he won the Heisman Trophy. He also passed for 9,285 yards and 88 touchdowns.
Tebow’s Accolades:
Heisman Trophy Winner (2007)
First-team All-American (2007, 2008)
Heisman Trophy Finalist (2008, 2009)
National Champion (2006, 2008)
Tebow and the rest of the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Class will officially be inducted during the 65th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by the City of Las Vegas on Dec. 5, 2023, at the ARIA Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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