How the Son of a Pro Arm Wrestler Became One of the Best Division II Quarterbacks of All-Time

Even in a draft class of compelling prospects, Tyson Bagent has a unique underdog story. He’s attempting to make the NFL leap from Division II Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia… and while it might seem like a long shot, his journey to get to this point has a certain feeling of destiny.
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[@armtv]

That is a true story. Travis has been telling me his kids would be in the NFL for almost 20 years!

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Exactly. And most of the time parents that say that just want to believe it, but it never ends up working out because their children are not talented enough so at least Travis had a child that is talented enough to make it pro. He has been saying it forever lol.

[@stephenday5320]

I miss arm tv

[@billyshupe5239]

​@@stephenday5320 me too bro 💪 Gary Roberts is fkn awesome 😎

[@dude157]

we love you Gary, keep well

[@bobbomcturd1977]

Beast!!!!💪💪💪

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

It is so freaking cool you guys are talking about this because I have followed Travis career for many years. He is my favorite arm wrestler. He pretty much stepped away for a long time to get his son prepared for the NFL. He has done a fantastic job, helping his son, and as a father I have nothing but respect for that.

[@TC-yx1qt]

Is that really why he quit arm wrestling?

[@sunderark]

@@TC-yx1qt Yes, the boy is now in the NFL. Freaking phenomenal.

[@AlexToproll]

👏👏👏

[@ELVIS1975T]

SCHOOLBOY!!!! Здравствуйте Братья!!! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@Mayank_11111]

Hey school boy :D

[@Vxneji]

how travis' son is humble is mind blowing

[@dustingomez7590]

From D2 to QB2 in Chicago. Can’t wait to see more of you dude, you’re the real deal. Poles would be crazy to let you go

[@seoulkilla7165]

His old mam was in a show awhile back called game of arms, he was the most entertaining mfer I've ever seen in my life

[@chetphoney5465]

Man I forgot about that show, I seen the first season. Is it still on?

[@ccbgaming6994]

Travis was a born athlete AND entertainer

[@hammadizoubir6539]

There is nothing like seeing a dad proud of his son

[@edgaraguilar9151]

Watching this after his first nfl win .. wow 😢 great job young man🙏💪

[@cavranger3377]

Glad everyone overlooked him... Glad to have him in chicago

[@graysonbuttercheeks3136]

This kid will officially become an NFL quarterback on the Chicago Bears 53 man roster today. What a tremendous accomplishment for this young man.

[@_alw_w9951]

He’s starting today

[@marcodivittorio7810]

just won his first ever NFL start. You cant make this stuff up!

[@kja6336]

@@marcodivittorio7810and he played better than the 2nd QB taken off the draft board in 2021

[@Deadman1817]

This player has a heart of a lion, hope that some team drafts him

[@eagles9901]

He will get it! Been watching him live for 4 years now, he will prove 'em all wrong. #GoRams!

[@bartamber1]

Da bears!!!

[@ryanlaroche5103]

This aged well

[@BuckGuy27]

Incredible. Tyson made it happen, but my goodness his father is a gift to his journey. Travis helped Tyson truly believe it was possible. What a story.

[@dsc4178]

Good luck to him and all under-appreciated prospects.

[@chatta6013]

Hes not under appreciated its just he played at a very low level, a bigger high-school really. And his stats are skewed because of it.

[@JoshuaBartley]

Amazing Story, From an Amazing Family!! Some people have the "IT FACTOR" Bagent Family Have it, and I cannot wait to see where he goes! A month into his first season He is already starting as QB1 for the Bears, and he is turning heads! I'm just so glad Chicago saw his potential!.............Hard Work, Mental Strength, and Mental Fortitude = Anything You want to be!!.................

[@rynebenassi1672]

We love him in Chicago. QB3 this year. QB2 next year. Works hard, has a real arm. Can't wait to see what the future holds

[@NujwOayk]

QB2 this year.

[@easyskankinn]

yup, PJ Walker is playing terribly. @@NujwOayk

[@xfallenphoenix]

Yeah think he deserves to be QB2

[@philosophy20]

PJ ain't cutting it. Tyson is QB2, already.

[@adamgilmore7081]

Next year is today.

[@geraldkfrazier8667]

He is a keeper. No doubt

[@itr0863]

i randomly discovered travis watching arm wrestling docs on youtube. years ago. when i heard the last name watching nfl, i recognized it but never really put 2 and 2 together until they mentioned tysons dad lol. what a story.

[@julioxstaticv3782]

Lets get it in Chitown! Halfway through the preseason and this guys is turning heads and making everyone curious about what else he can

[@kornfed73chibears4]

Proud to have this young man on my Bears

[@richlewis1879]

Travis is an absolute beast! And his son is off to a great start with the bears!

[@johndavila5096]

Put him in! He showed competence and poise in the pre-season. He showed he can make the throws and reads. Fields is proving he can't read the field . What F'n story it would be if this DII quarterback can come in , and be the prayer us Bears fans been waiting for. We're talkin about 1 of the most historic clubs, who haven't had a superstar , or even pro bowl caliber QB since ........almost never.

[@rrbb8990]

This guy was so impressive that the Bears cut their qb2. Glad Bagent will get quality looks

[@mikeybigfoot1354]

Thank God somebody finally did this video I've been waiting

[@jeff6899]

Rooting for him BIG time against The Raiders tomorrow....hope our injured & patched up O-Line can play lights out & give him enough time & room to operate ! He processes & gets the ball out quickly, so that may help

[@evanrozsa]

💪💪

[@DAsbury79]

Love this young man’s drive, can’t wait to see him shine. Bear Down!!

[@shotlikeharden233]

His dad is a legend

[@cmecu_seemeseeyou9330]

So different seeing him grown up. I seen Tyson a few times when he was around 10 years old, might had been younger when his dad owned the crossfit 304 gym there in Charlestown wv. I lived there and worked at Gold gym, which is where I met Travis and Casey. Both awesome people. I got into Crossfit and got certified myself. Wonderful sport thats for sure. I always knew Tyson would be something extra special in life. With his dad as his motivator. Because Travis has that over whelming confidence that you need in life to give you that edge over everyone else.

[@tdavis4278]

Great story good luck kid!!

[@Angry_Peanut_52]

Alright im convinced, this man earned the QB2 spot

[@josephpmitchell8394]

Welcome to the Chicago Bears. We are rooting for you. Looking forward to seeing you on the field vs the Colts.

[@julioxstaticv3782]

Oof his drive was 🔥🔥🔥

[@peterlazzari6157]

He's too good. Put him on the 53 or lose a great QB

[@MichaelInnocenzi]

coming back to this after Tyson wins on his first start

[@andreescobar8083]

💪🏾

[@paulwg9659]

Tyson Bagent starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears tomorrow. So excited to Lord Willing have him do great and help lead them to a win over the Las Vegas Raiders 💪👏👏👏👏

[@albertomachuca103]

I see why this young man plays with a lot of moxie. His pop is all gas no breaks !

[@philosophy20]

3:19......Tyson was BOUND to be a Bear, I guess 😅. I really like this kid's arm. He's gonna be just fine. He got a LOT of reps, in college. - Above average footwork - Poised in the pocket - Live (accurate) arm - Confident Current view count: 22k

[@josephk7530]

He’s in the Windy City now. He’s got the heart like his old man. I hope they keep the kid on the practice squad.

[@ethanedwards1181]

Screw the practice squad! He's starting!!!

[@John-cz5ni]

Every team slept on this kid except the Chicago bears. He’s going to be a star Oneday

[@gsandison1]

Such a moving mini-doc

[@brentkozel1992]

Seeing this for the first time 5 days after Tyson’s first start and win. I’m a Bears fan. Wish I would have heard of him earlier, seems like a powerful story. Wish him all the success in his future!

[@sumyungchong]

That last statement is gonna age very well

[@llP_Tc]

Football is all about underdogs overcoming , he’ll overcome just wait on it

[@AB-ou5qc]

Travis was top 3 in the world at arm wrestling at one point, left handed 1st.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Yep and for the past 20 years, he keeps talking about his son making a pro. I guess he wasn’t wrong

[@gregpst77]

Nope, Denis was better left and Larratt, Breznk and many other better overall

[@jessehensley1812]

​@@gregpst77 ur idiot dude , everyone knows john is the goat and denis didn't have the run that Travis had plain and simple!!! And don't even with devon travis owns that dude left handed and right there probably 60-40 for Devon but thats iffy to be honest so stop with the devon BS most people didn't even realize devons been arm wrestling for at least 25 years until the last 4 years because of KZbin!!! Travis is top 5 hands down because he could dominate both arms at one time or another in his career!!!.even john can't say that

[@oluolayinka9986]

@@gregpst77 yeah i cant believe he said hes the GOAT 😂 he MIGHT be top 5 definitely top 10

[@jackstoepfer1494]

Amazing story, quarterback and family.

[@chrisproffitt6198]

I like this kid. All the best son! Good job Dad.

[@dmoore4520]

Badass stuff. Big timer from Martinsburg, love it.

[@MustacheDLuffy]

You BETTER prove us wrong Tyson! I want to see your 1000%!

[@MRCOCAINECITY1]

I love this kids story !

[@ArmWrestlingAyram]

Great video Travis is an impressive father

[@barryturner2902]

I wish Tyson and his family ALL THE BEST!

[@NFLHighlightcentral123]

I love y’all’s vids

[@NFLHighlightcentral123]

First one to comment

[@pandabearguy1]

THE BEAST

[@jasonpulliam1465]

He’s making the roster in Chicago. Book it.

[@1MTG]

Shepherd is so close to wear I live and I go to a lot of games and Tyson is so good!

[@iambmw]

Huge fan of Travis, and rooting for his son, Tyson!

[@mediamonarchyplus]

Yeah buddy, my alma mater... I hope he partied in my old dorm

[@benji_mac]

Travis Bagent is the man

[@chadwickerman]

I can only think and imagine what life would have been like to have had a supportive loving father like Tyson has. I'm very happy for him.

[@JohnnyArcher007]

Congratulations on your first NFL start and win. Go Bears

[@tuggspeedman6822]

🐻 down Welcome to Chicago

[@christiansolid1098]

QB2 in Chicago ..lets go

[@charlesgress4752]

Bagent family, let’s go.

[@alexgeidl9139]

My boi welcome to the Bears then 🔥🔥 lets freaking go

[@RedEyePergo]

Bear Down kid , hopefully you can stick around and develop on the practice squad this year

[@mellymel8668]

I wish him the best ..he comes from great parents

[@bob.bobman]

Travis going to own the arm wrestling industry! Biach!

[@AbadyAngel]

Travis is an awesoem father!

[@philosophy20]

Aye.... Dude is very impressive. Been hearing his name all camp. He definetly has a future, in the NFL. Shiddddd, maybe with the Bears 😅. P.S. West Virginia swag is definitely a thing lol. He reminds me of a less country-sounding Jason Williams.

[@Comediansbeingcringe]

Let’s go bagent!

[@robertsmit9872]

Hope he has a fantastic career!

[@jiggy1752390]

Rooting for you Bagent

[@maxlu9373]

I’m a big NFL and armwrestling fan and I was certainly not expecting to see Travis Bageant in an NFL vid lmao

[@leomuniz9397]

Here after his 1st start and 1st victory in the nfl🙌

[@kelveancoleman8129]

Welcome To Chicago Kid 🐻⬇️

[@JIMBOBALOU]

QB1 now! 21/29 162 yards 1 TD 0 int last week. Justin Fields must be sweating

[@acetofresh1]

People don't understand genetics is arguably the most important factor in group and individual differences, especially in sports. Great athletes tend to birth great athletes , and not necessarily for the same sport. Tyson isn't particularly well muscled like his father, but he's a great QB with a gifted arm. Also weird fun fact as a Black guy interested in trivia and human genetics : in the history of football blue-eyed QBs generally outplay brown eyed ones. According to studies, they also make better snipers in combat and have higher visual acuity. This is likely the same expressed phenotype, and assists in the QB as a back field general.

[@michaelroat938]

Rip pj walker

[@TripHop-]

lol

[@ChiBullsChiBears]

Will be taking bustin fields spot real soon

[@eugenepoon]

Travis Bagent is a legend for sure But he isn't the undisputed goat when Cyplenkov, Brzenk and Larratt existed and Levan is building his legacy as we speak

[@leemelvin6514]

bagent is in the discussion due to being elite on both arms.

[@turdburglar1]

Levan wont be there in 2-3 years. Shortest glory run but biggest glory run. Undefeated until heath affects him.

[@shawnsedivec6835]

Levan drops 100 lbs he will never be beaten until he ages out of the sport

[@jasonwiggins]

​@@shawnsedivec6835 As long as he has his oxygen tank close by. Lol!

[@turntableable]

Whenever you talk about GOATs you have to look at what they accomplished in their era. It’s never a discussion about who’s the best right now, or even who would win when they were both in their prime because the sport is never the same and always evolves and changes. He believes he’s the best but admits most people would put him in the top three. Realistically, he would probably be most people’s top five. It’s subjective though, not everyone agrees.

[@Dram1110]

🐻

[@briancavanaugh1596]

Just got his first W with the Bears! I’m hoping they start him again and leave Fields on the bench!

[@BigGuff304]

Yessir!! 304!!!!

[@leister1317]

Kid looks like the bad guy in the latest season of Netflix’s Outer Banks

[@davidbrazell5179]

Huge fan of his! Hopefully he becomes the Bears number 1 guy!!

[@77DuRock]

CrossFit makes killers 🔥

[@austinwadearmwrestling]

Lets go!!!

[@RSCStreamingNetwork]

W vid

[@DanielRodriguez-ul5ns]

Tyson has come to a good situation in Chicago. If Justin Feilds isn't able to prove that he can be the QB-1 of the future. Tyson may have opportunity to show that he can. Love his foot work and patience in the pocket. He just needs to adapt to the NFL speed. Hope he proves everyone wrong.

[@KisutoJP]

So far so good!

[@spencershipley4349]

This aged well. Tyson will play soon

[@DanielRodriguez-ul5ns]

@@spencershipley4349 I hope so..

[@selfmarketing]

Chills 🐻⬇

[@taninabarbulescu6416]

Lets go 💪🏻💪🏻

[@pythaesfromtheonionpatch1640]

Tgis is our chosen one

[@jduke93]

And is now about to make his first nfl start

[@NaveedKhan-dc2sy]

Getting Tom Brady vibes! TB17 Chicago Bears Super Bowl MVP

[@ghostryder1829]

Good luck tyson in the draft.

[@gurujr]

Hopefully arm strength was inherited. Tyson looks gooood.

[@jessejames2849]

Welcome to Chicago

[@dagodigs]

He let his dad go as his manager! His dad wont even speak of the bears again! Unbelievable after what he did for that kid🥶

[@kylebooks7575]

Who is here watching this before his first start? Unreal.

[@eduardopizano3781]

His time has come now with my Bears. He's going to have alot of people shook. 🐻 👇

[@fball214life]

Oct 2023 Tyson now got his first win as a starting QB for the bears

[@nickperry1639]

I am not a professional football analyst but I am a Bears fan and I believe this guy has a lot of traits to be successful. One thing that bugs me though is how often it appears that he is not using his legs to drive the ball and he does a lot of fadeaway throws and throws where his feet are close together and they are almost all arm. I think the "lacking arm strength" narrative around him can be reversed if he incorporates his legs more. Obviously it's in his genes and they say he graded well on pure arm strength, but to be subbed for a hail mary and to have his longest throws come up so short - there is defeinitely work to be done to refine his game physically. I think mentally he might be the best QB we've had since Orton (lol I'm serious). It's refreshing to have a guy who can read the field pre-snap and get his guys in place and know where the hot is and know how to use his eyes to look-off defenders and create passing lanes. But if he can't hit the intermediate and deep throws defenses are going to bottle him up.