Tyson Bagent

BIOGRAPHY

Tyson Bagent was born June 8, 2000, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He is a quarterback in the NFL.

Bagent became the starting quarterback for the Shepherd Rams as a freshman and was named first team All-Mountain East Conference (MEC) after completing 253 of 387 pass attempts for 3,029 yards and 29 touchdowns. He was named second team All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East, Shepherd's new athletic conference, after passing for 4,349 yards and 36 touchdowns. Bagent's junior season was cancelled due to COVID-19.

In 2021, Bagent passed for 5,000 yards and 53 touchdowns and was named the PSAC East Offensive Player of the Year and won the Harlon Hill Trophy. Bagent also won the Hardman Award as the best amateur athlete in West Virginia. After the 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.

On December 3, 2022, Bagent broke the record for touchdown passes across all NCAA divisions with 159, in Shepherd's 48–13 win over IUP during their quarterfinal game.

Bagent participated in the 2023 NFL Combine. He went undrafted but was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He made the Bears' 53-man roster at the end of the preseason.  He was named third on the depth chart to begin the season behind starter Justin Fields and veteran Nathan Peterman.