Tim Tebow even better for 2010

Tim Tebow even better for 2010

Every year there are a handful of college juniors that declare for the NFL draft, who probably should stay for their senior year of school. The early jump to the pros usually results in a slide in where they’re drafted, whether it’s from being too immature, a lack of experience, or the fact that they could return for a bigger year that could prove their real value. Tim Tebow has accomplished more than enough to brag about, winning two national championships and winning the Heisman Trophy in 2007. Tebow was the first underclassman to have ever won the Heisman Trophy, he finished the regular season as the only player in FBS history to rush and pass for at least 20 touchdowns in both categories in the same season. He had 32 passing touchdowns and 23 rushing touchdowns; he was in essence two players, a running back and a quarterback. Not to mention the endless awards including the Maxwell Award (2), Wuerffel Trophy, Davey O’Brien Award and countless player of the week and year awards. Tim Tebow has won or has been in the running for almost every college player accomplishment there is.

So with such an impressive college resume, why would Tim Tebow return for another college season? While Florida fans could care less for the reason, experts think he could use his senior season to not only win it again, but improve his skills for the next level. Believe it or not, even with all of his awards and touchdowns, Tebow isn’t an NFL quarterback prototype. The spread offense is staple of the college game, but it’s not used much at the pro level. History has shown that players entering the NFL draft with the spread offense as their main knowledge of the game have either fallen deep into the draft or have been asked to convert to a receiver. Experts had projected Tebow to be drafted in the late second to early third round of this year’s draft.

The decision to stay is a wise move for Tebow; he can finish any remaining school, as well as show scouts that he is mature enough to realize his potential at the next level, and he can continue to grow into more of a pocket passer. The only problem will be trying to convince his coaches that he wants to throw more.

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