When Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters got married in 2020, their fans were eager to see what the future held for the former NFL quarterback and his South African beauty queen wife. Now, they’re stepping into a new chapter together. The Tebow family is expanding, not just in faith and philanthropy but also with the exciting news that they are expecting their first child—a dream they’ve long cherished.
Baby Tebow 🤍 https://t.co/4rzXAc2xyw
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) January 14, 2025
This growing family milestone is one of many for the couple, who often share glimpses of their lives with millions of followers. From mission trips to everyday moments, they invite people into their journey. Tebow became a household name as a college football star at the University of Florida, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2007 and led his team to two national championships. His NFL career included a memorable stint with the Denver Broncos, highlighted by an unforgettable playoff victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012.
After leaving football behind, Tebow pursued professional baseball with the New York Mets organization from 2016 to 2021. Today, he serves as a college football analyst while dedicating much of his time to philanthropy through the Tim Tebow Foundation, which supports children and individuals with special needs. In an interview with People magazine, he expressed feeling “honored for the privilege of getting the responsibility and joy of being mom and dad.”
Congrats! NFL legend Tim Tebow and his wife Demi-Leigh have announced they are expecting their first child together.
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 14, 2025
Demi-Leigh shared her excitement about expecting their first child with her retired NFL star husband. “We are just so excited and overjoyed to be having a baby together,” she said. “I couldn’t imagine a better life partner than Tim.” At 16 weeks pregnant, she reflected on how surreal it feels every time she says, “Tim’s going to be a dad!” The couple is also looking forward to celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary on January 20.
Tim described Demi as someone who will be a fierce defender and protector—extremely loyal and loving. He admires her determination; when she sets her mind on something, she goes all out—and he knows she’ll do that as a mom too. Demi sees Tim as “extremely gracious,” qualities that make him both a great husband now and soon-to-be dad.
“Our Savior gave us grace beyond measure,” Demi said, noting how Tim exemplifies this daily in his actions—a trait she believes will be instrumental in parenting. She continued praising him: “Tim is one of the most thoughtful people I’ve ever met—an incredible gift-giver—and I think he’s one of the wisest people I know.”
Upon learning about his wife’s pregnancy, Tim reflected on how it fundamentally changed his perspective on life: “It’s amazing how it reprioritizes everything you value.” This new responsibility has brought immense joy and redefined what matters most to him.