Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi-Leigh, welcomed their first child together back in July ... and the former Heisman trophy winner is loving every bit of fatherhood -- telling TMZ Sports it's been an "awesome" experience!!
We caught up with the two-time national champion out in NYC on Tuesday ... and while sleep may be at a premium these days, his face lit up when we asked how it's going with the little one.
"It is awesome, it is one of the biggest blessings in life," he said.