Tim Tebow: 10 important things to know about the Denver Broncos pick

Even if he is the 25th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft Round 1, new Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is probably the most discussed pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. Here are 10 important things to know about the player that has split the sports media in twao over night – the ones that are sure he’s gonna make it and the wants that think his draft will be a big flop.

1. He was born in Manila, Philippines and is 22 years old.

2. He weighs 240 lb and his height is 6 ft 3 inches.

3. He was the 25th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

4. He is the first college sophomore to win the Heissman trophy. He won it in 2007.

5. Tim Tebow was the first homeschooled athlete ever to win a Heissman trophy.

6. A pending bill is named after Tim Tebow. It is called the “Tebow bill” and would allow homeschooled athletes to play for their local teams.

7. He assisted his father in his missionary and orphanage work in the Philippines for three summers, before going to college.

8. He decided not to be eligible for the 2009 NFL Draft and chose to play for the Florida Gators in the 2009 season.

9. Tebow also had shoulder surgery in 2009.

10. He broke the SEC career record in 2009, running for his 51st running touchdown.

Tim Tebow is a very interesting player, but whether he will manage to surpass the Denver Broncos’ expectations remains to be seen.