Will Tim Tebow Ever Be A Star QB In the NFL?

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By Jake Perper
NFL Writer
June 22nd, 2011

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow was an absolute stud in the college ranks at the University of Florida. In four seasons at UF, Tebow played in 55 games, completing about 67% of his passes for 88 touchdowns and only 15 interceptions. Don’t forget Tebow had almost 3000 yards and 57 touchdowns on about 700 carries. Tebow was constantly questioned about his game leading up to the 2010 NFL Draft. Some believed he wasn’t right for the NFL. Analysts like Mel Kiper Jr. said ”I don’t think he can be a fulltime quarterback. I don’t think he can be the quarterback of the future for you, but I do think in the third round, maybe the second round, he’ll be the same as Pat White.”

At 6’3 and 250 lbs, Tebow has the strength and size to develop into a big time quarterback. The key word in that sentence is develop. With Kyle Orton spending most of last season as the Broncos starter, Tebow will have to shine this off-season to show that he is the best option for the Broncos. Tebow only appeared in nine games last season completing 50% of his throws for 654 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions. Tebow also rushed for over 250 yards and six touchdowns, while averaging 5.3 ypc.