Tim Tebow jerseys are the number one selling shirt in the NFL. According to a list obtained by CNBC’s Darren Rovell, 
the Denver Broncos rookie quarterback’s jersey was tops on NFLShop.com between April-October 2010. As if that wasn’t surprising enough, the list revealed that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was nowhere to be found in the top 25, this first time that’s happened since his rookie season of 2004.
“Big Ben” ended the 2009 season ranked 11th in jersey sales but his plunge has clearly been a direct result of a second allegation of sexual assault this off-season (which resulted in a four-game suspension to start this season).
Appears that fans don’t like guys who treat women like that, Ben. Especially a guy who’s name is attached to this signed police document accused of “walking out of the bathroom with his penis out of his pants”.
Tebow’s jersey appearing at the top of the list is a surprise with other star-studded talent around the league and teams like the Steelers and Cowboys having a following that spreads across the country.
The rookie out of Florida has just two touchdowns in 2010, both rushing scores, and isn’t even a starter. But his immense popularity after being one of college football’s most beloved players ever appears to have carried over into the pros. In addition, the devout Christian has a squeaky-clean image and is the anti-Roethlisberger. Could NFL fans actually have a conscience when it comes to buying merchandise?
Tebow jersey sales are followed by Saints quarterback Drew Brees at number two, Steelers safety Troy Polamalu at three and Colts QB Peyton Manning at four.
And there is hope, sexters! Brett Favre’s Vikings jersey ranks number five overall.
Other interesting rankings include Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin at number eight, just ahead of his QB Tony Romo, who ranks 10th. New York signal-callers Mark Sanchez and Eli Manning, rank 11th and 12th, respectively.
In terms of teams, the Dallas Cowboys rank first overall. Could that number change as fans jump off the struggling team’s bandwagon this year?
Eagles QB Michael Vick has not yet cracked the top 25, but that could change. No word yet as to where his “Ron Mexico” jersey ranks on the fake jersey list.
You can view the entire list here.
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Chris Lardieri covers the Los Angeles Dodgers for Examiner.com and has written about Major League Baseball for Inside Edge, a scouting company that provides content to ESPN Insider and Yahoo Sports. He previously wrote for 1766, the Rutgers Alumni Magazine, and popular blog, ‘The Outer Loop’. Be sure to follow Chris on Twitter for more MLB and sports observations.
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