Despite his big college accomplishments, Bagent went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, he quickly signed with the Bears and quickly made a good impression. He impressed coaches with his arm strength, accuracy, and decision-making. He also earned the respect of his teammates with his work ethic and leadership.

While it is still too early to say what Bagent’s future holds, he has certainly shown enough potential to warrant a closer look. If he can continue to improve and develop, he could one day be a starter in the NFL.

Tyson Bagent’s Age

He was born in the city of Martinsburg in the state of West Virginia on June 8, 2000, he is 23 years old in 2023. Tyson is young but he is very talented, his college stats are amazing for someone as young as him.

Who is his girlfriend?

Tyson’s girlfriend is Maggie Litzinger, so far not much is known about their relationship, but Maggie is apparently a nurse in Maryland, she has 53k followers on TikTok and 5,000 followers on Instagram. Her social media handles are (@maggielitzinger).

How much does Tyson weigh and how tall is he?

He weighs 213 lb (97 kg) and stands 6-3 (1.91 m), Tyson is above average in height and weight for a quarterback. A good height and weight for a quarterback is generally considered to be between 6’2″ and 6’4″ and 210 and 230 pounds.

Bagent’s college stats

During his college time with Shepherd Rams (2018-2022) he was an unstoppable machine, Tyson broke multiple records and left an indelible mark.

Bagent shattered nearly every Shepherd quarterback record during his five-year career. He holds the NCAA record for passing touchdowns (159) and the Division II record for completions (1,400) and passing yards (17,034). In 2021, Bagent won the Harlon Hill Trophy and the Hardman Award, as well as being named DII Offensive Player of the Year.

Contract with the Chicago Bears

He has a small contract with the Bears, in 2023 he will earn only $750,000, Tyson signed a 3-year contract with the franchise valued at $2,750,000. His signing bonus of $25,000 is slightly more than the annual salary of a McDonald’s employee who flips burgers.

Brock Purdy’s journey to the starting quarterback job for the San Francisco 49ers in 2022 was a shocking surprise to many. The Iowa State product was drafted with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, earning him the moniker of “Mr. Irrelevant.”

Despite falling short of the Super Bowl, Purdy’s 2022 season was a remarkable success story. He went from being the last pick in the draft to the starting quarterback of one of the best teams in the NFL. Purdy’s performance gave the 49ers a franchise quarterback to build around for years to come.

Who is the ‘other Brock Purdy’?

According to Adam Schefter, a Chicago Bears player predicted that their quarterback Tyson Bagent is the next Brock Purdy, referring to Bagent having similar qualities to the 49ers’ quarterback.

Bagent had a successful college career, breaking almost every quarterback record for Shepherd. He also broke the Division II record for completions (1,400) and passing yards (17,034), and the NCAA record for passing touchdowns (159). In 2021, he was named the Harlon Hill Trophy and the Hardman Award winner as well as DII Offensive Player of the Year by almost every outlet.

Bagent is a mobile quarterback with a strong arm. He is also a good decision-maker and has a high completion percentage. He is still developing as a player, but he has the potential to be a good NFL quarterback.

Bagent is set to start against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8’ SNF, he was the backup quarterback for the Bears behind Justin Fields. But Fields wasn’t playing that good anyways. However, it is important to note that Fields is still a young quarterback, and it is common for quarterbacks to struggle in their rookie seasons.