2023 BCS QB Scouting Report
Player: Tyson Bagent
School: Shepherd University (WV)
Year: Senior
Games Watched: Kutztown (2021), Ferris State (2021), Colorado School of Mines (2022), Slippery Rock (2022), California (PA) (2022)
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Accuracy: Hard to ignore a 69-percent completion percentage across 2,000+ attempts even in a quarterback-friendly system. Missed a frustrating number of layups because he his feet and his eyes weren’t connected. Saw a lower number of constricted pockets and was still less accurate in them.
Arm Strength: Able to flick throws down the field from different arm angles and platforms. Swift release promotes explosion off his hand and heavy rotation.
Size: Unofficially measures 6’3”, 210 pounds with noticeable musculature and a frame that can support added growth.
Mobility: Has some quickness that helps him evade pressure and made him effective in the QB-run game, but it will be notably less effective at the next level. Not going to give much as a true runner.
Decision Making: The biggest issue facing Bagent was the lack of consistency, particularly showing some issues attacking the middle of the field. Understandably put throws up that he trusted his guys to come down with which will need to be modified as he makes a big jump in competition.
Out of Structure Ability: Flexible athlete who can contort his body to maximize velocity when throwing on the move. Will rush his throw or decision when he gets beyond the pocket despite having time to establish a better-thrown ball.
Pocket Awareness: Shows an impressive amount of courage in the pocket. Understands when and where to move within the pocket, just needs to make his movements more subtle to avoid the elimination of space.
Touch/Placement: Both suffered when throwing to guys running away from down the field as opposed to receivers crossing his face/running towards him at the underneath and intermediate levels.
Upper/Lower Mechanics: Puts a lot of stress on his elbow with a lower release point that occasionally pushed throws high. Quick and deliberate in his drops which aids his setup and quickly puts him in a throw-friendly posture. Rotational thrower with the ability to finish on top and complete his follow-through.
Progressions: No fault of his own, but he was throwing into unrealistic windows at a regular rate. Wasn’t uncommon for him to lack a backup plan or understanding of where to go next when field-side reads/progressions didn’t come open.
Accuracy (15): 10.5
Arm Strength (10): 6.5
Size (5): 3.5
Mobility (10): 5.25
Decision Making (10): 5.5
Out of Structure Ability (10): 5
Pocket Awareness (10): 6
Touch/Placement (10): 5
Upper/Lower Mechanics (10): 6
Progressions (10): 5
Grade: 58.25 – Day 3
Summary: For Bagent, much of his selection will come down to his Senior Bowl performance and how heavily teams value his historical production; it will be the first time teams can take an extensive look at the accomplished passer amongst other high-level college football players. No one has thrown more touchdowns in the history of college football (159) and his traits as a passer are hard to ignore. I ultimately expect him to be drafted in the latter portions of Day 3 with the potential to develop into a quality backup because of his traits as a passer. Also, always bet on production!
Report Author: T.J. Randall
Twitter: @TJ_Randall12