Tim played NCAA Division I Football at UConn on a full scholarship. He was an honoree selected to the Big East All-Academic Team and received the Kendall Madison Award, which is given to a “strong player whose dedication, hard work, and outstanding citizenship best exemplifies the strong spirit of the UConn Huskies.” Tim received an invitation to and attended rookie mini camp for the Jacksonville Jaguars. After his time in Jacksonville, Tim played professional football in France for one year.