Tyson Bagent, an undrafted free agent rookie QB for Bears got a chance to play when Justin Fields got injured. 23-year-old Tyson Bagent remarkable performance guided the Bears to a resounding 30-12 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
He is the first Bears quarterback to win his first career start since Craig Krenzel in 2004.
Tyson Bagent, an undrafted rookie, signed with the Chicago team in May. His remarkable ascent can be attributed to the exceptional skills that earned him the equivalent of the Heisman Trophy in Division II during 2021. These talents propelled him to outshine his competitors, ultimately solidifying his significant presence on the Bears’ roster. Bagent’s remarkable journey from an undrafted rookie to a standout player is a testament to his dedication and prowess.
Let’s check out the college statistics of Tyson Bagent to know what he achieved in college football.
Tyson Bagent Age, Weight, Height, and College
- Date of birth – Tyson Bagent was born June 8, 2000, in Martinsburg, A city in West Virginia, U.S.
- Age: Tyson Bagent is now 23 years old.
- Height: 1.91m
- Weight: 213 lb
- High school: Martinsburg (WV)
- College: Shepherd (2018–2022)
Tyson Bagent College Stats
Tyson’s college football team was the Shepherd Rams, where he played 5 seasons from 2018 to 2022. Here are the college stats of QB Tyson Bagent. This table only contain passing stats.
| Seasons | GP | Cmp | Att | TD | Yds | Avg |
| 2022 | 15 | 400 | 572 | 41 | 4,580 | 8.0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 391 | 579 | 53 | 5000 | 8.6 |
| 2020 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 76 | 4.0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 343 | 483 | 36 | 4349 | 9.0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 253 | 387 | 29 | 3029 | 7.8 |
| Total | 53 | 1400 | 2040 | 159 | 17034 | 8.4 |
Who is Tyson Bagnet Dad?
Tyson Bagnet’s dad is Travis Bagnet, 28 times World Arm Wrestling champion and CrossFit Gym owner.
Tyson Bagent Contract and Salary
Tyson Bagent has secured a noteworthy three-year contract with the Chicago Bears. The deal is valued at $2,720,000 and includes a $25,000 signing bonus, along with $25,000 guaranteed. This results in an average annual salary of approximately $906,667. Looking specifically at 2023, Bagent is set to earn a base salary of $750,000 alongside a $25,000 signing bonus. This arrangement gives him a cap hit of $758,333, with a dead cap value of $25,000. This contract signifies the team’s commitment to Bagent and their belief in his potential.
