Undrafted division II rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent set to start his first NFL game
The world comes at you fast. Look no further for proof of that than the locked-in starter for the Chicago Bears this Sunday, Tyson Bagent.
Undrafted out of Division II Shepherd University, Bagent was an absolute stud for the Shepherd Rams, putting up mind-boggling numbers, including a 53-touchdown season in 2021. It’s fair to say Shepherd was untested against big-time competition at his school but still opted to play for the Rams his entire college career instead of entering the transfer portal to potentially boost his draft stock.
During the draft process, Bagent was able to secure a spot at the Senior Bowl, where he showed off his NFL-level arm and competed with all the Division I athletes on equal footing. He truly stole the show down in Mobile all week during practice and had a solid showing in the game itself. He clearly left an impression on NFL teams, just not enough to overcome his Division II status as a quarterback.
Bagent eventually found himself undrafted and fighting for a roster spot on the Chicago Bears, where he secured the third quarterback spot behind Justin Fields and Nathan Peterman. Eventually, Bagent beat Peterman out for the backup job. Now, with Fields out for this Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Bagent will have the biggest opportunity of his life to prove he can play with anyone else, and show the world one of the best underdog stories in the league right now.
