Tim Tebow News Update 2013: NFL Free Agent In Demand In Rugby Sport, Former Quarterback’s Fame At An All-Time High

Tim Tebow’s fame is not going anywhere. Love him or hate him, it seems that the attention given on the Heisman winner and two-time national college champion is here to stay, at least for now. And although the former NFL quarterback’s fans from the Jaguars are begging the team to take him back, there’s no evidence that team GM’s and owners would want anything to do with him.

According to Sports Illustrated, Tim Tebow’s popularity is at an all-time high and that he has never been in higher demand. The need for Tebow though is not coming from the NFL, but a different sport where a forward pass is illegal.

“One door closes, an Olympic Rugby door opens for @TimTebow – we should talk about our global game,” USA Rugby CEO, Nigel Melville tweeted when the NFL player was released from the Patriots last September.

Melville has not reached out directly to Tebow just yet, said Sports Illustrated, but has already sent feelers and has spoken to people from Tebow’s camp. The sports executive extended an open invitation for the former first-round pick of the Broncos to give the sports a try, reported Sports Illustrated.

“He would be a very impactful player,” said Melville, speaking with the sports magazine. Sports Illustrated noted that his unique athleticism would likely make him an instant star on the rugby pitch.

It was Tebow’s athleticism that inspired Patriots coach Bill Belichick to take on Tebow for the Pats camp. And though he didn’t make the roster, there is evidence that the NFL player is actually a better athlete than any other running back or tight end that the Pats had in camp.

This type of attention to Tebow has only fueled his fame and popularity. It was recently reported that a Russian team called the Moscow Black Storm offered to pay the former NFL quarterback $1 million to play two games. The offer is proof that Tebow’s celebrity is still open for some revenue.

According to BusinesWeek.com, Tim Tebow’s name recognition has increased about 85% in September 2013, an increased compared to the 76% when the same survey was made last January 2012.