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Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021
No. 15–Kansas City Chiefs
Position	Quarterback
Roster status	Active
Personal information
Born	(1995-09-17) September 17, 1995 (age 30) Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school	Whitehouse (Whitehouse, Texas)
College	Texas Tech (2014–2016)
NFL draft	2017: 1st round, 10th overall pick
Career history
Kansas City Chiefs (2017–present)
Awards and highlights
3× Super Bowl champion (LIV, LVII, LVIII) 3× Super Bowl MVP (LIV, LVII, LVIII) 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (2018, 2022) NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2018) 2× First-team All-Pro (2018, 2022) Second-team All-Pro (2020) 6× Pro Bowl (2018–2023) NFL passing yards leader (2022) 2× NFL passing touchdowns leader (2018, 2022) Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2020) 2× Hickok Belt (2018, 2020) Sammy Baugh Trophy (2016) NCAA passing yards leader (2016) Second-team All-Big 12 (2016) Texas Tech Ring of Honor NFL records Career passing yards per game: 286.8 Passing touchdowns in a single postseason: 11 (2021) (tied) Total yards by a quarterback in a season: 5,614 (2022) Most offensive yards in a game: 819 Most passing yards in a game: 734 (tied)
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Passing attempts 4,673 Passing completions 3,093 Completion percentage 66.2% TD–INT 267–85 Passing yards 35,939 Passer rating 100.8 Rushing yards 2,665 Rushing touchdowns 19 Stats at Pro Football ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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Patrick Lavon Mahomes II, born on September 17, 1995, is a famous American football quarterback. He plays for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL). Since becoming the Chiefs' main quarterback in 2018, he has led his team to many big games. He helped them reach the AFC Championship Game seven times in a row and play in five Super Bowls, winning three of them. Many people think Patrick Mahomes is one of the best quarterbacks ever. He is often seen as the top player in his position today.

Growing Up and Early Sports

Patrick Mahomes was born in Tyler, Texas, on September 17, 1995. His dad, Pat Mahomes, used to be a professional baseball pitcher. His mom is Randi Martin. Patrick has a younger brother, Jackson. His parents separated in 2006. He also has a half-brother, Graham Walker, who plays college football. A former baseball player, LaTroy Hawkins, is his godfather. Patrick is biracial, with a Black father and a White mother.

Patrick went to Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse, Texas. He was a talented athlete, playing football, baseball, and basketball. He thinks that practicing baseball pitching and playing basketball helped him become a better football quarterback. As a kid, he cheered for the Dallas Cowboys.

In his senior year of high school, Patrick was amazing in football. He threw for 4,619 yards and 50 touchdowns. He also ran for 948 yards and 15 touchdowns. In baseball, he even threw a game where no one on the other team got a hit, striking out 16 players. He was named the Maxpreps Male Athlete of the Year for 2013–2014.

Many colleges wanted Patrick to play football for them. He was considered one of the best "dual-threat" quarterbacks, meaning he could both pass and run well. He chose to go to Texas Tech University. He was also good enough to be drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2014 MLB draft, but he decided to focus on football.

College Football Journey

Mahomes playing for Texas Tech in 2014

Patrick Mahomes played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Freshman Year Highlights

In his first year (2014), Patrick started as a backup quarterback. He got his chance when the main quarterback was injured. He played in seven games, throwing for 1,547 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also played a bit for the Texas Tech baseball team as a pitcher.

Sophomore Year Success

By his second year (2015), Patrick was the starting quarterback. He led the Red Raiders to a 7–6 record. He often threw for over 350 yards in games, and sometimes over 400. He finished the season leading his conference with 4,653 passing yards and 36 touchdowns.

Junior Year Records

Before his junior year (2016), Patrick decided to focus only on football. This year was incredible for him. He set several national college records in one game against the Oklahoma Sooners. He had 819 total yards (passing and rushing) and tied the record for most passing yards in a single game with 734.

Patrick led the country in many stats that season. He had 5,052 passing yards and 53 total touchdowns. For his amazing performance, he won the Sammy Baugh Trophy. This award goes to the best college passer in the nation. After this successful junior year, Patrick decided to leave college early to enter the NFL draft.

Joining the NFL: A Professional Career

Getting Drafted by the Chiefs

Before the 2017 NFL draft, many experts thought Patrick Mahomes would be a top pick. He showed off his strong arm at the NFL Scouting Combine, throwing passes at 60 miles per hour! The Kansas City Chiefs were very impressed. They traded up in the draft to pick him 10th overall. This was a big deal, as he was the first quarterback the Chiefs picked in the first round in many years. In July 2017, he signed a four-year contract with the Chiefs.

Mahomes in 2017

Patrick spent his first NFL season (2017) learning as a backup quarterback. He got his first chance to start in the very last game of the season. He led the Chiefs to a 27–24 win against the Denver Broncos.

2018: Becoming a Star Quarterback

On January 30, 2018, Patrick became the Chiefs' starting quarterback. He quickly showed everyone his talent. In his first two games, he threw for an NFL record of 10 touchdowns! He finished the season with an incredible 5,097 passing yards and 50 touchdowns. He was the first quarterback to throw for over 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in both college and the NFL. For his amazing year, he won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards. He was the first Chiefs player ever to win the NFL MVP.

Mahomes's locker at Arrowhead Stadium

2019: Super Bowl Champions!

Mahomes playing against the Tennessee Titans, 2019

In the 2019 season, Patrick led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl in 50 years. They won Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers. Patrick was named the Super Bowl MVP for his outstanding play. He was the youngest quarterback and the second Black quarterback to win this award. He became the first player to win an NFL MVP and a Super Bowl before turning 25.

2020: A Huge Contract and Another Super Bowl Trip

In 2020, Patrick signed a massive 10-year contract extension. It was worth over $450 million, making it one of the biggest contracts in sports history at the time. He continued to play exceptionally well, leading the Chiefs back to the Super Bowl. However, they lost Super Bowl LV to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During this year, he also became the fastest quarterback to reach 10,000 career passing yards. He was recognized as one of Sports Illustrated Sportspeople of the Year for his activism.

Patrick Mahomes at the Super Bowl LIV parade in February 2020

2021: Playoff Thrills

The 2021 season saw Patrick continue to lead the Chiefs. He had some ups and downs, but he still finished with 4,839 passing yards and 37 touchdowns. In the playoffs, he led the Chiefs in an unforgettable game against the Buffalo Bills. It was a thrilling overtime win, considered one of the greatest playoff games ever. However, the Chiefs lost in the AFC Championship Game.

Mahomes directing the Chiefs offense in 2021

2022: Second MVP and Super Bowl Win

Mahomes taking photos during military appreciation day at training camp in 2022

The 2022 season was another incredible year for Patrick. He led the league in both passing yards (5,250) and passing touchdowns (41). He also set an NFL record for most total yards (passing and rushing) in a season with 5,608. He won his second NFL MVP award. He then led the Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles, earning his second Super Bowl MVP award. He became the first player in NFL history to win NFL MVP, Super Bowl, and lead the league in passing yards and touchdowns all in one season.

2023: Three Super Bowl Rings!

Mahomes and Travis Kelce with President Joe Biden at the White House after winning Super Bowl LVII

In 2023, Patrick continued to make history. He became the fastest player to reach 200 career passing touchdowns in just his 84th start. He also became the youngest quarterback to defeat all 31 other NFL teams. Despite some challenges for the team, he led the Chiefs to another division title. In the playoffs, he and teammate Travis Kelce broke the record for most career touchdowns by a quarterback/receiver duo in the playoffs. Patrick led the Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers, earning his third Super Bowl MVP. This made the Chiefs the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls in nearly two decades.

2024: Chasing History

Mahomes (15) throwing a pass to Travis Kelce during a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024

The 2024 season saw Patrick and the Chiefs aim for a historic third straight Super Bowl win. Early in the season, he passed Len Dawson to become the Chiefs' all-time leader in passing yards. He also became the fastest quarterback to reach 30,000 career passing yards. The Chiefs started the season with a fantastic 9–0 record. They clinched their ninth consecutive AFC West title and the top seed in the AFC playoffs. Patrick finished the season with 3,928 passing yards and 26 touchdowns. The Chiefs made it to Super Bowl LIX, but they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.

2025: Injury and Resilience

Mahomes during a win over the Washington Commanders in 2025

In the 2025 season, Patrick continued to break records, becoming the fastest to reach 250 career passing touchdowns. However, his season ended early when he suffered a torn ACL injury in Week 14. This meant the Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time in his NFL career. Despite the injury, he set new career highs in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns for a season.

Career Statistics

NFL

Regular season

Postseason

Super Bowl

College

Career Highlights and Awards

Mahomes at the White House in 2023

Patrick Mahomes has earned many impressive awards and set several records throughout his career.

Awards and Honors

NFL

• 3× Super Bowl champion (LIV, LVII, LVIII)
• 3× Super Bowl MVP (LIV, LVII, LVIII)
• 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (2018, 2022)
• NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2018)
• 2× First-team All-Pro (2018, 2022)
• Second-team All-Pro (2020)
• 6× Pro Bowl (2018–2023)
• Pro Bowl Offensive MVP (2018)
• 2× NFL passing touchdowns leader (2018, 2022)
• NFL passing yards leader (2022)
• Bert Bell Award (2018)
• 2× PFWA NFL Most Valuable Player (2018, 2022)
• PFWA NFL Offensive Player of the Year: (2018)
• 2× Sporting News Offensive Player of the Year (2018, 2020)
• FedEx Air Player of the Year (2018)
• Ranked No. 1 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021
• Ranked No. 1 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

College

• Sammy Baugh Trophy (2016)
• Second-team All-Big 12 (2016)
• FBS passing yards leader (2016)

Other Awards

• Laureus World Sports Awards Breakthrough of the Year (2021)
• 3× Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People (2020, 2023, 2024)
• 2× Hickok Belt (2018, 2020)
• Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2020)
• 3× Best NFL Player ESPY Award (2019, 2023, 2024)
• 2× Best Male Athlete ESPY Award (2023, 2024)

Records

NFL Records

• Career passing yards per game (minimum 1,500 attempts): 285.2
• Passing touchdowns in a postseason: 11 (2021) (tied)
• Total touchdowns (passing and rushing) in a postseason: 12 (2019, 2021)
• Total yards (passing and rushing) in a season: 5,608 (2022)
• Fastest to 10,000 career passing yards: 34 games
• Fastest to 20,000 career passing yards: 67 games
• Fastest to 30,000 career passing yards: 103 games
• Fastest to 100 career passing touchdowns: 40 games
• Fastest to 200 career passing touchdowns: 84 games
• Fastest to 250 career passing touchdowns: 116 games
• Consecutive 300-plus passing yard games: 8 (tied)
• Consecutive double digit deficits overcome including playoffs: 6

Chiefs Franchise Records

• Career passing yards: (35,939)
• Career passing touchdowns: (267)
• Touchdown passes in a game: 6 (2018, tied)
• Touchdown passes in a season: 50 (2018)
• Passing yards in a season: 5,250 (2022)
• Passing yards in a playoff game: 404 (2021–22 playoffs)
• Highest passer rating, single season: 113.8 (2018)
• Highest completion percentage, career: 66.2
• Career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback: 19
• Career rushing yards by a quarterback: 2,665
• Completions in a game: 43 (2022)
• Attempts in a game: 68 (2022)
• Career completions: (3,093)
• Career attempts: (4,673)

College Records

Both records are Division I-FBS records.

• Single-game yards passing: 734 (tied) (vs. Oklahoma on October 22, 2016)
• Single-game yards total offense: 819 (vs. Oklahoma on October 22, 2016)

Patrick Mahomes' Unique Playing Style

Mahomes scrambling in the pocket

Patrick Mahomes is known for his exciting and creative way of playing football. Many people call him a "dual-threat quarterback" because he can throw the ball incredibly well and also run with it. His time playing baseball helped him develop a very strong arm. He can make amazing throws, sometimes even without looking!

He is very good at moving around in the "pocket" (the protected area where the quarterback stands). This helps him avoid defenders and find his teammates who are open. His ability to improvise, or make up plays on the spot, is one of his biggest strengths. He has inspired other young quarterbacks in the NFL to play with similar creativity. Patrick has shared that his unique style was inspired by legendary Negro league baseball players like Satchel Paige.

Patrick Mahomes' Personal Life

Mahomes with his future wife Brittany at the Chiefs Super Bowl Parade at Magic Kingdom in 2020

On September 1, 2020, Patrick proposed to his high school sweetheart, Brittany Matthews. They got married on March 12, 2022. Brittany used to play professional soccer and is now a co-owner of the Kansas City Current, a women's professional soccer team. They have three children together: two daughters and a son.

Patrick is an evangelical Christian. He found his faith in middle school and often prays before games. He says he thanks God for his opportunities and tries to glorify Him in everything he does.

Patrick was featured in the Netflix sports documentary series Quarterback. The show followed him and other NFL quarterbacks during the 2022 season. He also enjoys playing golf in his free time and has participated in celebrity tournaments.

Endorsement Deals

After his amazing 2018 MVP season, Patrick Mahomes signed many endorsement deals. He has worked with brands like Oakley, State Farm, Adidas, and Head & Shoulders. He was also featured on the cover of the Madden NFL 20 video game, and again for Madden NFL 22 with Tom Brady. In 2021, he released his own signature shoe with Adidas, called the Mahomes 1 Impact FLX. He has also appeared in commercials for Coors Light (as a flashlight, not beer) and T-Mobile.

Giving Back: Philanthropy and Activism

In April 2019, Patrick started his own nonprofit organization, the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. This foundation works to improve the lives of children.

Patrick has also been involved in important social causes. He joined other NFL players in a video encouraging the league to speak out on social justice issues. He also worked with his team to encourage people to register and vote in the 2020 presidential election.

Time magazine recognized Patrick as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020, 2023, and 2024. In 2024, he donated $5 million to his old college, Texas Tech, to help with stadium and football projects.

Business Investments

Patrick Mahomes has also invested in several businesses. In 2020, he became a part-owner of the Kansas City Royals baseball team. In 2021, he joined the ownership group for the Major League Soccer team Sporting Kansas City. He is also an investor in a professional pickleball team and the NWSL's Kansas City Current soccer team. In 2023, he and teammate Travis Kelce invested in the Alpine racing team in Formula One.

He has also invested in expanding the Whataburger fast food restaurant chain in Missouri and Kansas. In 2025, Patrick and Travis Kelce opened their own steakhouse called 1587 Prime in Kansas City. In January 2026, Patrick launched a golf-focused clothing line with Adidas.

See also

In Spanish: Patrick Mahomes para niños

• List of AP NFL MVP Award winners
• List of NCAA major college football yearly total offense leaders
• List of NFL quarterbacks with 5,000 passing yards in a season
• List of starting black NFL quarterbacks
• List of Super Bowl MVPs
• List of Super Bowl starting quarterbacks