Bears’ Tyson Bagent — and his family’s famous arm — levels up after star Division II turn

Shepherd University quarterback Tyson Bagent embraces his dad, Travis. (Courtesy Jack Ransom/Shepherd University.)

Travis Bagent’s left arm made him infamous. He wants his son’s right arm to do the same for him. 

In a sense, it already has. Before agreeing to sign with the Bears as an undrafted free agent, Shepherd University quarterback Tyson Bagent was among the greatest Division II players ever. No Divison II passer has ever thrown for more than his 17,034 yards, and no one at any level of NCAA football can claim as many touchdown passes as his 159.