Tim Tebow receives invitation to New York for NFL Draft

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On the heels of an impressive performance at his Pro Day, Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow has received an invitation to attend the NFL Draft in New York, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.

The NFL installed a new format for the draft prior to this year and this will be the first time it is unveiled.

It’s new format includes a move to primetime, with the first round taking place Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the second and third rounds on Friday, April 23 at 6 p.m. ET. Rounds 4-7 will be held Sat., April 24 at 10 a.m. ET.

If the draw that Tebow has had at the Senior Bowl and Florida’s Pro Day is any indication, the decision to bring the Gator superman to New York will help boost ratings.

Tebow is not projected to be selected in the first 32 selections, so the drama will build up to where he will be drafted. The anticipation as to where Tebow will land could draw in even more viewers for day two of the draft.

It is a smart move by the NFL to invite the draft’s biggest star. Love him or hate him, Tebow draws a crowd and you will tune in to watch where he goes or you will tune in to enjoy the disappointment in his face as he continues to fall down the board.