Ever since Tim Tebow told a Fox reporter last month he could see himself in politics in the future, his constituents — in this case, fans — are urging him to put on his game face and step into the ring.
According to The Washington Times, there's speculation that Tebow could succeed veteran GOP Rep. Ander Crenshaw, whose district includes the former quarterback's preferred city of Jacksonville, Fla., for the open House seat in the Sunshine State.
Crenshaw's surprise retirement announcement this week ignited the rumors and many believe Tebow would win.
"We do not pick favorites," a key party strategist told The Washington Examiner, but "obviously a huge Florida football star would be an interesting candidate for our side of the aisle."
Tebow lives in Jacksonville, owns his sports consulting firm there and oversees the Tim Tebow Foundation at its base.
Red Alert Politics endorsed Tebow in an editorial published on Thursday:
"If there is any chance Tebow could run, Republicans and the NRCC should actively recruit him and welcome him into the party. While some might think Tebow could be 'the next Rick Santorum,' focusing mostly on social issues, Tebow would bring much more than that.
"He would bring a focus on fighting for the less fortunate and using creative solutions to eradicate poverty. He would also bring millennial appeal — and the right kind of millennial appeal. Tebow's non-political accomplishments allow him to say things politicians couldn't about culture and character. He would shake up the political establishment and would have no ties to special interests."
Republican sources told Red Alert Politics the party will reach out to Tebow to gauge interest.
"I don’t know at this time in my life, but if there’s a chance to make a difference someday at something, that would be intriguing," Tebow said last month.
Brad Crawford is the SEC editor for 247Sports. He be reached at brad.crawford@cbsinteractive.com or @BCrawford247.
