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Tim Tebow

Quarterback

Inducted 2023

Date of Birth

8/14/1987

Birthplace

Makati, Phillipines

School

University of Florida (2006-2009)

Bio

Tim Tebow ranks among the most decorated athletes in college football history. A consensus First Team All-America in 2007, Tebow claimed the 2007 Heisman Trophy, the first sophomore to win. He became only the second player in college football to repeat as the Maxwell Award winner (2007 and 2008), and he was awarded the 2007 Davey O'Brien Award. Tebow led Florida to two BCS National Championships, earning MVP honors for the 2009 title game. Florida went 48-7 during Tebow's time in Gainesville, and the Gators became the first FBS team to record back-to-back 13-win seasons (2008-09). Tebow led the Gators to the SEC title in 2006 and 2008 and three SEC East titles (2006, 2008-09). He made the All-SEC Freshman Team in 2006, and he was named the 2007 Roy Kramer SEC Male Athlete of the Year. He set 14 conference records during his career and his 48-7 career record made him part of the winningest senior class in SEC history. He threw for 9,285 yards and 88 touchdowns while also rushing for 2,947 yards and 55 touchdowns in his career. He was the first player in NCAA history to rush and pass for at least 20 touchdowns in a season. Tebow claimed the NFF William V. Campbell Trophy, and he is the fourth Campbell honoree to enter the Hall. Tebow was the first player to be named Academic All-American of the Year for University Division Football in two consecutive years. He won an NCAA Top VIII Award and was a three-time Academic All-American and SEC Academic Honor Roll selection. For his community work in college, he was awarded the 2008 Wuerffel Trophy and the 2008 Disney Wide World of Sports Spirit Award.