Wow! Just got done reading the Sporting News and came across a Matt Hayes article where he ranks the top 25 college football players. He has some high praises for Tim Tebow that’s for sure! His rankings are based on what they do in college and nothing to do with NFL value.

Hayes ranked Tim Tebow No. 1 overall.

1. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida. I said it last year and everyone thought I was an idiot (some still do): When his career is complete, Tebow will be the greatest amateur player ever in a team sport. No one affects the game like he can.

I guess two National Championships and a Heisman will garner some high praises… but to say he’ll be the best amateur player ever in an team sport is amazing! Better then Jim Thorpe, Earl Campbell and other greats? I like it! I wonder if Matt Hayes is basing that prediction off what he thinks Tebow will do this year, or what he has already done. If Tebow didn’t play in 2009, would he still be the greatest ever?