Tyson Bagent Explained

Tyson Bagent
Number:17
Current Team:Chicago Bears
Position:Quarterback
Birth Date:8 June 2000
Birth Place:Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:213
High School:Martinsburg (WV)
College:Shepherd (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Harlon Hill Trophy (2021)
  • Hardman Award (2021)
  • 2× PSAC East Offensive Player of the Year (2021, 2022)
  • 2× First-team DII All-American (2021, 2022)
  • 2× First-team All-PSAC East (2021, 2022)
  • Second-team All-PSAC East (2019)
  • First-team All-MEC (2018)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Passing attempts
Statvalue1:143
Statlabel2:Passing completions
Statvalue2:94
Statlabel3:Completion percentage
Statvalue3:65.7%
Statlabel4:TD–INT
Statvalue4:3–6
Statlabel5:Passing yards
Statvalue5:859
Statlabel6:Passer rating
Statvalue6:71.4
Statlabel7:Rushing yards
Statvalue7:109
Statlabel8:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue8:2
Pfr:BageTy00

Tyson Jacob Bagent (born June 8, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Shepherd Rams.

As a five-year starter at Shepherd, Bagent broke almost every quarterback record for the school, broke the Division II record for completions (1,400) and passing yards (17,034), and the NCAA record for passing touchdowns (159). In 2021, Bagent was named the Harlon Hill Trophy and the Hardman Award winner as well as DII Offensive Player of the Year by almost every outlet. He was also a two-time All-American and PSAC East Offensive Player of the Year. On October 22, 2023, Bagent became the first Division II undrafted rookie quarterback to start an NFL game since 1950.[1]

Early years

Bagent grew up in Martinsburg, West Virginia as the oldest of four children.[2] His father, Travis Bagent, is a world arm-wrestling champion.[3] He is of Welsh descent via his grandfather Dave Humphreys, who emigrated from Maentwrog, Gwynedd.[4]

He attended Martinsburg High School, where he played high school football and basketball.[5] In 2017, was named the West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year after passing for 41 touchdowns.[6] Bagent finished his high school career with 7,800 passing yards and 112 touchdown passes. Bagent was recruited by Division I Football Championship Subdivision schools Robert Morris and Albany, but committed to play college football at Division II school Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.[7] [8]

College career

2018 season

Bagent became the starting quarterback for the Shepherd Rams as a freshman in 2018 and made his debut on September 1, 2018, against Notre Dame (OH), where he threw for 518 yards on 36 completions and 54 attempts and three touchdowns in a 35–33 loss. His completions, attempts, and passing yards were all school records.[9] A week later against Glenville State, Bagent was named Mountain East Conference (MEC) Offensive Player of the Week when he completed 32 of 41 passes for 378 yards and four total touchdowns in a 41–24 win.[10] In their 27–7 road win against West Virginia State, Bagent would win the award for the second-straight week with a 318-yard, two-touchdown performance.[11] Against WV Wesleyan, Bagent set the school and MEC record for touchdown passes in a single game with seven in Shepherd's 58–35 win.[12]

Following the end of the season, Bagent earned First-team All-MEC honors. He finished 253 for 387 in passing attempts, with 3,029 passing yards on 29 touchdowns to just 13 interceptions.[13] Bagent was also awarded Third-team Don Hansen All-Regional.[14]

2019 season

In Week 2 of the 2019 season, Bagent completed 36 passes on 54 attempts for 438 yards and three touchdowns. His 36 completions tied his record from the previous season. He would win Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Offensive Athlete of the Week award for his performance.[15] A week later, he would win the award again against Clarion when he had 394 yards and five touchdowns.[16] In Week 5, Bagent would be inactive after being injured in their Week 4 matchup. True freshman quarterback, Christian Etchison, took his place and led the Rams to a 62–28 win.[17] Bagent won PSAC East Offensive Athlete of the Week again after throwing for 413 yards and three touchdowns in a win over No. 12 West Chester.[18]

Following the end of the 2019 season, Bagent was named Second-team All-PSAC East after passing for 4,349 yards and 36 touchdowns.[19] He also set the single-season school record for passing percentage with 71.01%.[20]

2020 season

Bagent's junior season was canceled due to COVID-19.[21] In the one game he played against Mercyhurst, Bagent was 13-of-19 for 76 yards and one interception in the 38–14 win.

2021 season

Against Ohio Dominican, Bagent finished with 26 completions for 346 yards and four touchdowns in a 35–30 win.[22] On September 11, Bagent had five touchdowns and 363 yards in a 56–26 win against Gannon.[23] Against No. 14/19 IUP, Bagent finished 28-of-41 for 468 yards and four touchdowns (one interception) in a 37–21 win.[24] Against Kutztown, he threw for 456 yards and three touchdowns in a 42–35 win.[25] On October 9 against Lock Haven, Bagent helped the Rams put up 75 points in a 75–21 blowout win. He had five touchdowns in the performance.[26] Shepherd finished the regular season with a 10–1 record and they were ranked No. 8 going into the Division II Playoffs. After three wins against unranked Findlay, No. 6/11 Notre Dame (OH), and No. 12/12 Kutztown, Shepherd would run into No. 1/1 Ferris State and they would lose 55–7 in the Division II Semifinal. During that game, Bagent threw for 249 yards on 22 completions, one touchdown, and one interception. He was also sacked three times during the game.[27]

In 2021, Bagent led Division II in completions (391), pass attempts (579), passing yards (5,000), and passing touchdowns (53). This would be the ninth time, fourth time in Division II, that a player has thrown a 5,000-yard, 50-touchdown season. He was named PSAC East Offensive Player of the Year as well as the Harlon Hill Trophy winner and the Hardman Award winner.[28] [29] [30] He was also awarded DII Offensive Player of the Year awards by Don Hansen, D2Football.com, D2CCA Ron Lenz, and was named All-Super Region One Offensive Player of the Year by D2CCA.[31] [32] [33] His Division II All-American honors included the Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), D2CCA, and Don Hansen.[34] [35] He was also named First-team All-PSAC East.

2021 Harlon Hill Trophy Voting! Finalist !! 1st !! 2nd !! 3rd !! Total
Tyson Bagent 44 15 7 169
T. J. Davis 17 21 12 105
Al McKeller 7 16 21 74
Michael Zeman 7 16 15 68
Brandon Alt 4 6 10 34
Austin Reed 3 7 10 33
Henry Litwin 4 6 8 32
Calil Wilkins 3 2 6 19

2022 season

After the 2021 season, Bagent entered the NCAA transfer portal and visited West Virginia and Maryland, but ultimately opted to stay at Shepherd for his final season of eligibility.[36] [37] [38] On December 3, 2022, Bagent broke the record for touchdown passes across all NCAA divisions with 159, in Shepherd's 4813 win over IUP during their quarterfinal game. They reached the semifinals of the Division II Playoffs but lost to the Colorado Mines Orediggers.

2022 Harlon Hill Trophy Voting! Finalist !! 1st !! 2nd !! 3rd !! Total
37 28 11 178
16 22 25 117
Tyson Bagent 19 16 19 108
Jada Byers 6 10 10 48
T. J. Cole 6 4 11 37
Jarod Bowie 2 6 12 30
Brandon Alt 3 3 2 17
Mario Anderson 3 2 0 13

College statistics

Legend
PSAC East champion
NCAA DII record
Led the NCAA DII
BoldCareer high
Shepherd Rams
SeasonGamesPassingRushing
GP Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg YPG TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
201810 7–3 253 387 65.4 3,029 7.8 302.9 29 13 149.1 61 6 0.1 3
201912 9–3 343 483 71.0 4,349 9.0 362.4 36 13 165.9 37 37 1.0 1
2020–211 1–0 13 19 68.4 76 4.0 76.0 0 1 91.5 1 –10 –10.0 0
202115 13–2 391 579 67.5 5,000 8.6 333.4 53 13 165.8 46 75 1.6 3
202215 13–2 400 572 70.0 4,580 8.0 305.4 41 8 158.0 79 71 0.9 5
Career 53 43−10 1,400 2,040 68.6 17,034 8.4 321.4 159 48 159.8224 179 0.8 12

Professional career

Pre-draft

Bagent participated in the 2023 NFL Combine.[39] He went undrafted but was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2023.[40]

2023 season

Bagent made the Bears' 53-man roster at the end of the preseason.[41] He was named third string on the Bears depth chart to begin the 2023 season, behind starter Justin Fields and veteran Nathan Peterman.[42] He was promoted to second string before Week 4.[42] Bagent made his NFL debut for the Bears against the Minnesota Vikings on October 15 after Fields left the game with an injury.[43] He completed 10-of-14 passes for 83 yards, with one rushing touchdown, a fumble and an interception en route to a 19–13 loss.[43] Due to Fields's injury, Bagent was named as the starter for the Bears Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.[44] He completed 21-of-29 passes for 162 yards, rushed 24 yards, and also threw one passing touchdown in a 30–12 win.[45] Bagent was the first Bears quarterback to win in his inaugural NFL start since Craig Krenzel in 2004.[46]

On Sunday Night Football, Bagent completed 25-of-37 passes for 232 yards, two interceptions and also had a rushing touchdown in the 30–13 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers.[47] [48] In Week 9, Bagent completed 18-of-30 passes for 220 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions while also losing a fumble in a 24–17 loss to the New Orleans Saints.[49] He started one more game on Thursday Night Football the following week against the Carolina Panthers, where he led the Bears to victory 16–13 as he went 20-of-33 for 162 yards.[50] [51]

Fields returned to the starting role in Week 11 and Bagent reverted to being the backup. Bagent threw for 859 yards, three touchdowns, and six interceptions with a 2–2 record during his four-week stint as the Bears' starting quarterback.[52]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesPassingRushingSacksFumbles
CHI5 4 2–2 94 143 65.7 859 6.0 41 3 6 71.4 23 109 4.7 20 2 5 35 3 2
Career 5 4 2–2 94 143 65.7 859 6.0 41 3 6 71.4 23 109 4.7 20 2 5 35 3 2

Awards and honors

College

Records

NCAA Division II records

PSAC records

Shepherd records

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: DeShazier . John . New Orleans Saints defense not underestimating Chicago rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent . New Orleans Saints . November 3, 2023 . February 18, 2024 .
  2. News: Coleman. Tom. The million dollar 'Welsh' superstar already in NFL with the tattoos to prove it. WalesOnline. Media Wales. April 25, 2024. April 25, 2024.
  3. Web site: Taylor . Ryan . August 24, 2023 . Who is 'The Beast'? Meet Bears QB Tyson Bagent's dad . September 23, 2023 . NBC Sports Chicago . en-US.
  4. News: Marsh. Philip. 'Get all of Wales on board with the Chicago Bears'. BBC Sport. BBC Online. April 24, 2024. April 25, 2024.
  5. Web site: Martinsburg QB Tyson Bagent wins House Award. Rick. Kozlowski. Charleston Gazette-Mail. December 15, 2017. September 29, 2022.
  6. Web site: Martinsburg QB named state's best. The Herald-Dispatch. December 16, 2017 . September 29, 2022.
  7. Web site: Meet Tyson Bagent, record-setting NFL Draft hopeful and son of an arm-wrestling legend. Dane. Brugler. The Athletic. December 8, 2022. December 9, 2022.
  8. Web site: Staying close to home working out well for Shepherd QB Tyson Bagent. Greg. Carey. West Virginia MetroNews. March 31, 2020. September 29, 2022.
  9. Web site: November 30, 2018 . Tyson Bagent's Record-Setting First Season at Shepherd . October 18, 2023 . The Observer.
  10. Web site: September 17, 2018 . MEC Announces Week 3 Football Honors . October 18, 2023 . Mountain East Conference.
  11. Web site: MEC Announces Week 4 Football Honors . Mountain East Conference . September 24, 2018 . October 21, 2023.
  12. Web site: MEC Announces Week 9 Football Honors . Mountain East Conference . October 29, 2018 . October 21, 2023.
  13. Web site: Jones . Eric . December 31, 2018 . No. 10: Shepherd QB Bagent has phenomenal freshman season . September 15, 2022 . The Journal.
  14. Web site: MEC Players Haul In Don Hansen Football Honors . Mountain East Conference . January 21, 2019 . October 21, 2023.
  15. Web site: PSAC Football Athletes of the Week - 2 . Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference . October 22, 2023.
  16. Web site: PSAC Football Athletes of the Week - 3 . Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference . October 22, 2023.
  17. Web site: Kozlowski . Rick . Rams get scoring from all over in rout . The Journal . October 8, 2022 . October 22, 2023.
  18. Web site: PSAC Football Athletes of the Week - 7 . Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference . October 22, 2023.
  19. News: Shepherd's Tyson Bagent poised for a big season ahead . Allif . Karim . . August 21, 2021 . September 29, 2022.
  20. Web site: Shepherd Football Falls at Slippery Rock . Shepherd Rams . November 30, 2019 . October 22, 2023.
  21. Web site: Kozlowski . Rick . April 8, 2021 . Rams' QB Bagent set to play . September 29, 2022 . The Journal.
  22. Web site: Shepherd Football Outlasts Ohio Dominican . Shepherd Rams . September 2, 2021 . October 23, 2023.
  23. Web site: Shepherd Football Tops Gannon . Shepherd Rams . September 11, 2021 . October 23, 2023.
  24. Web site: Shepherd Football Downs IUP . Shepherd Rams . September 18, 2021 . October 23, 2023.
  25. Web site: Bagent, Brown Garner PSAC Weekly Honors . Shepherd Rams . October 23, 2023.
  26. Web site: Shepherd Football Tops Lock Haven . Shepherd Rams . October 9, 2021 . October 23, 2023.
  27. Web site: Shepherd Football Falls at Ferris State . Shepherd Rams . December 11, 2021 . October 23, 2023.
  28. Web site: Moyer . Eric . December 17, 2021 . SHEPHERD'S TYSON BAGENT WINS 2021 HARLON HILL TROPHY AS DIVISION II FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR . October 23, 2023 . Great American Conference.
  29. Web site: Cauley . Bill . April 9, 2022 . Shepherd University's Tyson Bagent wins the Hardman award . September 29, 2022 . The Register-Herald.
  30. Web site: Bagent, Taylor, Beach and Clements Garner Major Awards; PSAC East All-Conference Released . PSAC . October 23, 2023.
  31. Web site: Shepherd Trio Gains Don Hansen All-American Honors; Bagent Named Offensive Player of the Year . Shepherd Rams . Don Hansen News Release . October 23, 2023.
  32. Web site: Shepherd Pair Honored; Bagent Named D2Football.com Offensive Player of the Year . Shepherd Rams . October 23, 2023.
  33. Web site: Six Rams Gain All-Super Region One Honors; Bagent Named Offensive Player of the Year . Shepherd Rams . October 23, 2023.
  34. Web site: D. Russo . Ralph . Shepherd QB Bagent leads AP Division II All-America team . AP . December 15, 2021 . October 23, 2023.
  35. Web site: SHEPHERD'S TYSON BAGENT AND LINDENWOOD'S DREW SEERS HEADLINE THE 2021 AFCA DIVISION II COACHES' ALL-AMERICA TEAMS . AFCA . October 23, 2023.
  36. Web site: Kozlowski . Rick . January 8, 2022 . Shepherd's Bagent puts name in transfer portal . September 29, 2022 . The Journal.
  37. Web site: Shepherd's Tyson Bagent is more confident, prepared than ever. The Herald-Mail. August 29, 2022. September 29, 2022.
  38. Web site: Carey . Greg . January 20, 2022 . Record-setting quarterback Tyson Bagent staying at Shepherd . October 19, 2023 . MetroNews.
  39. Web site: Halyburton . Kate Pearson . February 28, 2023 . Tyson Bagent is Ready To WOW The NFL Combine . April 1, 2023 . Last Word on College Football . en-US.
  40. Web site: Ranking the Bears' undrafted rookies: QB Tyson Bagent, edge Jalen Harris on top. Kevin. Fishbain. The Athletic. May 5, 2023. May 5, 2023.
  41. Web site: Mayer . Larry . August 29, 2023 . Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit . September 21, 2023 . ChicagoBears.com . en-US.
  42. News: Finley . Patrick . Bears' Tyson Bagent promoted to second-string QB . . October 15, 2023 . October 15, 2023 .
  43. News: Bumbaca . Chris . Bears QB Justin Fields knocked out of game with hand injury; rookie Tyson Bagent steps in . . October 15, 2023 . October 15, 2023 .
  44. Web site: Miller . Natalie . Undrafted division II rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent set to start his first NFL game . . October 20, 2023 . October 20, 2023.
  45. Web site: McCarriston . Shanna . October 22, 2023 . Who is Tyson Bagent? What to know about Bears QB who beat the Raiders in his first career start . October 22, 2023 . . en.
  46. News: Mayer. Larry. Bears QB Bagent ultra-efficient in first NFL start. Chicago Bears. October 23, 2024. April 25, 2024.
  47. Web site: Shrock . Jack . Schrock's Bears Report Card: Grading Tyson Bagent, offense, defense in Chargers loss . CBS Sports Chicago . October 30, 2023 . October 31, 2023.
  48. Web site: Sprague . Trent . Tyson Bagent is in line to start again for the Chicago Bears as QB Justin Fields is doubtful for Sunday's game . . October 23, 2023 . October 24, 2023.
  49. News: QB Tyson Bagent has 4 turnovers in Bears' 24-17 loss to Saints . . November 5, 2023 . January 8, 2024 .
  50. News: Patra . Kevin . Tyson Bagent bests Bryce Young: Undrafted rookie QBs move to 2-0 vs. No. 1 overall rookie QBs in common draft era . NFL.com . November 10, 2023 . January 8, 2024 .
  51. Web site: Cronin . Courtney . Bears' Tyson Bagent has shot at redemption in third start . ESPN . October 31, 2023 . October 31, 2023.
  52. News: Schrock . Josh . Tyson Bagent plans to become 'more dynamic' for Bears after whirlwind rookie season . . . January 8, 2024 . January 8, 2024 .
  53. Web site: Shepherd Football Falls to Kutztown; Bagent Sets Passing Mark . Shepherd Rams . September 25, 2021 . October 22, 2023.
  54. Web site: Shepherd Football Rally Falls Short at Notre Dame . Shepherd Rams . September 2018 . October 23, 2023.
  55. Web site: Shepherd Football Downs West Virginia Wesleyan . Shepherd Rams . October 27, 2018 . October 23, 2023.

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