Patrick Mahomes is a professional athlete who plays as a quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football league. He is considered one of the most competitive quarterbacks currently playing within the league. His father is Pat Mahomes, a retired pitcher who used to play in Major League Baseball. Despite having a relatively short career in the NFL, Mahomes' success has brought him numerous praise and accolades from across the industry. Initially, as a rookie, he played as a backup to the former starting quarterback for the Chiefs, Alex Smith.
After Smith was traded in 2018, Mahomes became the starter ending the season with an impressive record. During his first season as a starting quarterback, Mahomes threw over 5,000 yards, scored 50 touchdowns, and made 12 interceptions. He holds an NFL record alongside retired quarterback Peyton Manning for throwing over 5,000 yards, and 50 touchdown passes in one season.
In 2018, he won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL Most Valuable Player awards. Before joining the league, Mahomes played college football at Texas Tech, where he held over 5,000 yards and total touchdowns in his Junior year. Kansas City picked Mahomes during the 2017 NFL Draft as the 10th overall. His success and popularity in the NFL have earned him one of the highest-paying salaries and multiple brand endorsements.
Moreover, Mahomes led the Chief to victory in Super Bowl LIV in the 2019 season, where the team defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 20-31. The victory was the first time the Chiefs have won the Super Bowl since 1970. Additionally, Mahomes won the Super Bowl MVP for his performance during the game. The following year, he took the Chiefs again to the Super Bowl but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers under Tom Brady by a score of 9-31.
