Updated: April 21, 2015 at 11:08 AM

The Evolution of Tim Tebow (36 images)

In anticipation to Tim Tebow's return to the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles here's a look back at his football career since he started with the Florida Gators in 2006. After graduating from the University of Florida in 2009 Tebow has played for the Denver Broncos, the New York Jets and the New England Patriots.

Florida Gators MVP quarterback Tim Tebow looks up to his parents in the stands after winning the 2009 BCS National Championship game against the Oklahoma Sooners 24-14 in Miami on January 8, 2009. His eye black refers to a famous Christian bible passage "John 3:16", which reads, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (UPI Photo/Larry Marano)

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Gator quarterback Tim Tebow (15) breaks free from Georgia safety Reshad Jones (9) for a 23-yard touchdown run in the first half of the annual NCAA football game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs in Jacksonville, Florida October 31, 2009. Tebow's touchdown run broke Herschel Walker and the SEC record for the most rushing touchdowns. UPI/Mark Wallheiser

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Heisman Trophy-winning football star Tim Tebow (L) and U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Michael Mullen applaud during the 58th National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington on February 10, 2010. UPI/Martin H. Simon/Pool

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Denver Broncos back up quarterbacks Tim Tebow (L) and Brady Quinn dressed for the Seattle Seahawks game but did not play at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 19, 2010 in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 31-14. UPI/Gary C. Caskey

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