Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes is an American professional football player, born on September 17, 1995, in Tyler, Texas. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented quarterbacks of his generation. Mahomes began his professional career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017, where he won the Super Bowl in his third season and was named the game's Most Valuable Player.

Mahomes is known for his exceptional arm strength, accuracy, mobility, and ability to make plays under pressure. He has won numerous individual awards, including the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and holds multiple records, such as the fastest player to reach 10,000 passing yards.

Off the field, Mahomes is recognized for his philanthropic work, making significant charitable contributions, and inspiring millions worldwide.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

• College Career: Mahomes attended Texas Tech University, where he excelled as a quarterback for the Red Raiders. He declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season.

Kansas City Chiefs

• Rookie Season: Mahomes was drafted 10th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017 NFL Draft. He spent the majority of his rookie season learning under veteran quarterback Alex Smith.
• Early Success: In his first season as a starter, Mahomes won the NFL MVP award and led the Chiefs to the AFC Championship game. The following season, he led the Chiefs to victory in Super Bowl LIV and was named Super Bowl MVP.

United States National Team

• Though American football is not an international sport in the traditional sense, Mahomes has represented the United States in the NFL, the highest level of the sport.

• Position: Quarterback.
• Skills: Known for his phenomenal arm strength, accuracy, mobility, and ability to perform under pressure. Mahomes is celebrated for his ability to make 'no-look' passes, throw on the run, and his leadership on the field.

• Family: Mahomes is married to Brittany Matthews and they have a daughter. His father, Pat Mahomes, was a Major League Baseball player.
• Philanthropy: Mahomes established the '15 and the Mahomies' foundation which aims to improve the lives of children. He has been involved in various charitable activities and has donated significant sums to children's hospitals and other causes.

• Patrick Mahomes is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his work ethic, leadership, and impact on the sport of football. His status as an icon extends beyond the field, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Most Valuable Player:

• 2018 NFL Season

Super Bowl Champion and MVP:

• Super Bowl LIV (2019 season)

Fastest player to reach 10,000 career passing yards

• Achieved in 34 games

Books

• Pompei, D. (2020) Patrick Mahomes: The Rise of a Champion. Triumph Books.

Websites

• NFL: Information about Patrick Mahomes’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.nfl.com
• Kansas City Chiefs: Details about Mahomes’s career at Kansas City Chiefs. Available at: https://www.chiefs.com

Articles

• ESPN: Patrick Mahomes: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3139477/patrick-mahomes
• The Guardian: Patrick Mahomes’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/patrick-mahomes

Interviews and Documentaries

• The Franchise: A Season with the Kansas City Chiefs (2019): This documentary provides a detailed look at the Chiefs' Super Bowl-winning season, featuring interviews with Mahomes and his teammates.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Patrick Mahomes, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com