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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: QB Tyson Bagent, Shepherd

2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: QB Tyson Bagent, Shepherd

Tyson Bagent’s father, Travis, played baseball for Shepherd University and graduated in 1999, becoming a 20-time world champion arm wrestler. Tyson is a traditional pocket passer, not really offering much as a runner. This season, Bagent set the D-II record for most career touchdown passes. There are certainly positive traits from Bagent who has a good arm and developmental upside. 

Tyson Bagent

QB – Shepherd Rams

HT: 6026
WT: 213
WING: 7538
ARM: 3038
HAND: 948
DOB: 6/8/2000
Year: Super Senior
High School: Martinsburg (Martinsburg, WV)
HS Rating: N/A

Projected Draft Grade: Project QB3

Projection: 5th/7th Round

Tyson Bagent has a ton of upside. His feet are still developing and once he gets them down a lot of his inconsistency issues should be resolved. He will have to take time to let the game slow down for him and for his understanding of the game to grow. He’s working on aspects of his game right now for the first time in his life. His work ethic is unrivaled, per his coaches going all the way back to high school. I think Bagent has the upside and could potentially be a solid backup quarterback/low tier starter. 

Stayed super healthy throughout his career and has never missed a game. 

Tyson Bagent’s Scouting Report

Quarterback Ability (65)

Arm Talent: 20

  • Arm Strength (7.5/10) – Showed a very solid arm at the Senior Bowl. Looks like he can throw the ball with velocity with relative ease. 
  • Touch Ability (4/5) – Throws a beautiful deep ball. Throws the touch ball really well. Understands when he has to throw with touch and when he has to throw with velocity. 
  • Release (4/5) – Has a quick release. Release point is very low. Has the ability to throw the ball from multiple release angles. 

Accuracy/Placement: 25

  • Accuracy (8.5/15) – Accuracy isn’t great. Misses routine throws to the sideline that he should be hitting. Deep ball accuracy is suspect too. Most effective underneath and across the middle. Struggles to get the ball there consistently.
  • Placement/Vision (6/10) – Placement is all over the place. Struggles to get the ball on the right side of the receiver with consistency. 

Pocket Presence: 10

  • Pocket Positioning (3/5) – Has got to develop his drop better, has taken steps in this direction, but isn’t quite there yet.
  • Pocket Maneuverability (3/5) – Doesn’t appear to be very mobile inside the pocket. Struggles to effectively move to space. When he does, he’s good. 

Footwork: 10

  • Consistency (2.5/5) – Not consistent with his feet. Will try to force the ball on quick throws without setting his feet.
  • Quickness (4.5/5) – Excellent foot quickness and speed. Gets through his drops quickly. 

Athleticism (20)

Mobility: 12

  • Outside of the pocket (4.5/7) – Limited mobility outside of the pocket. Doesn’t have a lot of speed but can get away from defenders with space and make throws on the move. 
  • Downfield Ability (2.5/5) – Limited runner down the field. Doesn’t have a lot of speed or athleticism.  

Improvability: 8

  • Natural Improvability (2.5/4) – Flashed some solid improvability in the Senior Bowl game. Has some ability but will be about average for the NFL. 
  • Play Extension (3/4) – Shows the ability to extend plays and keep the play alive in structure. Moves out of the pocket to throw. 

Intelligence (15)

Football IQ/Field Vision: 10

  • Football Intelligence (3/5) – Has a tendency to try and force the football downfield. Has a lot to learn as he adjusts to the speed of the game and defensive concepts that he hasn’t yet begun to understand. 
  • Ability to read pre-snap (2.5/5) – Shows some ability to pick up on the defense pre-snap. Makes quick decisions underneath, might need to work on identifying deep defense.

Overall – (71) – 6th Round/PFA

John Vogel

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