Patrick Mahomes is an accomplished NFL quarterback who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is one of the best QBs of his generation and has won two Super Bowls with numerous other accolades to his name.
Mahomes was a multi-sport athlete as he played baseball, football, and basketball in High School. Even during his days at Texas Tech, Mahomes played baseball and football up until his junior year.
Upon getting drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017, Mahomes spent his rookie year as a backup to Alex Smith who was traded to Washington the following season.
As a starter for the Chiefs, Mahomes has led his team to five back-to-back AFC Championship games, which earned him widespread recognition and comparisons with Tom Brady.
Early Life
Patrick Mahomes was born on 17th September 1995 in Tyler, Texas to Randi Martin and Pat Mahomes, who is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is also the godson of LaTroy Hawkins, who was teammates with his father at the Minnesota Twins. Mahomes also has a younger brother, Jackson Mahomes, who is a social media influencer and is five years younger than the star NFL QB. The two brothers attended the Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse, Texas. While in High School, Patrick Mahomes played football, basketball, and baseball making him a multi-faceted athlete, which admittedly helped him become better as a quarterback. As a senior, Mahomes put incredible numbers to his name by securing 4,619 passing yards, with 50 passing touchdowns, 948 rushing yards, and 15 rushing touchdowns. Mahomes was named Maxpreps Male Athlete of the Year 2013-2014 for his incredible performance in his senior year. Due to his lethal dual-threat capabilities, he was rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. He received offers from different universities but he chose to commit to Texas Tech under the coaching of Kliff Kingsbury.College Career
As a freshman at Texas Tech, Patrick Mahomes started as a backup to Davis Webb. It was against Oklahoma State when Webb got injured giving Mahomes a chance to start off his college career. Patrick started the last three games of the season when Webb hurt himself again. That season Mahomes played seven games throwing for 1,547 passing yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. In his sophomore season, Patrick Mahomes became the starter for Texas Tech. He led his team to a winning record (7-6) that season after starting every game. He passed for 4,653 yards for 36 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. As a junior, Patrick Mahomes fired on all cylinders by breaking multiple records with his electric performances however the Red Raiders failed to appear for a bowl game after finishing just outside the winning bracket with a 5-7 record. That season Mahomes threw for 5,052 yards for 41 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. After his successful junior year where he led the nation in yards per game (421), passing yards (5,052), total offense (5,312), points responsible for (318), and total touchdowns (53), Mahomes decided to go for the 2017 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior year.NFL Career
Patrick Mahomes was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs as a 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. They later signed Mahomes to a fully guaranteed four-year rookie contract worth $16.42 million which included a $10.08 million signing bonus. Mahomes spent his rookie year as a backup to Alex Smith who was a good mentor to Mahomes. In 2018, the Chiefs decided to trade Alex Smith to the Commanders and name Patrick Mahomes as their starter and the rest is history. Mahomes that year led the league in passing touchdowns and was named the Most Valuable Player for his incredible season as he recorded 5,097 yards, for 50 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. In his third year with the Chiefs, Mahomes continued to dominate the league as he won his first career Super Bowl that year solidifying his spot as an elite signal caller in the NFL. The following offseason he signed a massive ten-year extension worth $503 million. With that, Mahomes became the first professional athlete to have a half-billion-dollar contract. Mahomes has consistently led his team to five back-to-back AFC Championships winning two Super Bowls. He also boasts a lengthy resume with six Pro Bowls, two-time First Team All-Pro, two NFL MVPs, and one-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year along with several other awards.Baseball Connection
Patrick Mahomes has always had a special love for baseball. His strong pitching ability has made him a skillful quarterback. However, his love for baseball derives from his father Pat Mahomes, who was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The six-time Pro Bowler used to play baseball as a student-athlete. Before going to college, Mahomes was a top Major League Baseball prospect in 2014. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 37th round of the 2014 MLB Draft. Yet he did not sign a contract with them and decided to pursue a football career with Texas Tech. While at Texas Tech, Mahomes used to split his time between playing baseball and football. As a sophomore, he even played three games for his baseball team recording no hits in two at bats, and three runs allowed, as a pitcher. However, just before the commencement of his junior year, Mahomes decided to let go of baseball and give his complete attention to football.Personal Life
Patrick Mahomes married his High School sweetheart Brittany Matthews on March 12, 2022. They first met when they attended the Whitehouse High School. At that time, Patrick was a Sophomore and Brittany was a Junior. After being together for several years, Patrick proposed to her on September 1, 2020, when he received his first Super Bowl ring with the Chiefs. The couple welcomed a baby daughter (Sterling Skye) on 20th February 2021. The very next year on November 28th, 2022, they welcomed their second child Bronze. Brittany Matthews used to play soccer at the collegiate level before being recruited to play professional soccer with the Icelandic club UMF Afturelding. Her love for soccer prompted her to become the co-owner of Kansas City Current.Patrick Mahomes: Net Worth & Salary
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Patrick Mahomes is estimated to be worth around $70 million. His publicly known income streams consist of his NFL salary, endorsements, and investments. Mahomes signed a one-of-a-kind 10-year extension worth a record $503 million on July 6th, 2020 with the Kansas City Chiefs. With that deal, Mahomes became the first professional athlete to sign a half-a-billion-dollar contract. As of now, the six-time Pro Bowler is the eighth highest-paid player in the National Football League with an average annual salary of $45 million.Investments & Endorsements
As a prominent NFL athlete, Patrick Mahomes has bagged numerous endorsement deals. In addition to his NFL salary, Mahomes also earns around $22 million annually from endorsements. Mahomes has signed endorsement deals with brands like Adidas, Nestlé, Oakley, Whoop, Panini, Bose, GEHA, Directv, Hy-Vee, Airshare, State Farm, Electronic Arts, Procter & Gamble, and Molson Coors Brewing. But he also has a robust portfolio when it comes to investing. Being a star sportsperson, Patrick Mahomes invested heavily in MLB team Kansas City Royals and MLS team Sporting Kansas City, while also planning to be an NBA team owner one day. Along with sports, Mahomes has also invested in companies like Hyperice, Whoop, Airshare, Buzzer, Dapper Labs, and 30 Whataburger joints in Missouri.Philanthropy & Charities
As much as careful as Patrick Mahomes is with his money, he never forgets to give it back to the community that supports him the most. The NFL superstar established his 15 and the Mahomies Foundation in 2019 to improve the lives of children. He raised $600,000 at the inaugural 15 and the Mahomies Foundation gala. His dedication and influence on his community through his multiple charitable campaigns and philanthropic efforts resulted in him becoming a nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award for 2023.Comparison With Tom Brady
Patrick Mahomes has been a force to reckon with ever since he became a starting quarterback for the Chiefs. His consistency has made several analysts and media personnel draw connections with the seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. Mahomes’ early success and drive to win multiple Super Bowls has left many convinced that he is probably the next Tom Brady the league is witnessing. Not just as a player but also as a professional he has been a true leader just like Brady. With just six years in the league as a starter, he has already eclipsed many great names such as Troy Aikman, Eli Manning, Dan Marino, Drew Brees, and others. Mahomes has already started to rank close to Brady in many stat comparisons, but whether he will win seven Super Bowls or more is something that is left to be seen.| Name | Patrick Lavon Mahomes II |
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| Born | September 17, 1995 |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Wife | Brittany Matthews |
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| High School | Whitehouse High School (Texas) |
| College | Texas Tech (2014-2016) |
| NFL Draft | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 |
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| Net Worth | $70 million |
