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Tim Tebow Gets Engaged To Former Miss Universe


Published: Jan 14, 2019 05:03 AM EST

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow proposed to his girlfriend Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  The high-profile Christian athlete ask Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 2017, to marry him on his families Farm just outside of Jacksonville, Florida.

Tebow told PEOPLE about his feelings before the big moment. "I actually wasn't really nervous. I was excited," he said. "I wanted everything to be perfect and to go smoothly. But I wasn't nervous to actually ask her."

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The engagement reportedly took place at Tebow's family's farm in Florida, according to PEOPLE. Family and friends joined the couple immediately after to celebrate.

Nel-Peters also shared the photos on her Instagram, writing, "Any dreams I've ever had, you've exceeded them all! I love you and I can't wait to spend forever with you!"

"I'm so excited for the wedding," she told PEOPLE.