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After a humbling defeat against the Bills [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/buffalo-bills/], the Chiefs [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/] are back at winning (one-score games) with their 10th win of the season. As the team, who are aiming for a three-peat, showed the Carolina Panthers how it’s done, the owners and the fandom is elated—but more so, because of one particular rookie whose antics even cost an official a hilarious bump on the head. But more on that later… For Spencer Shrader, this year was nothing spectacular. Having joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 2024, he signed with the New York Jets practice squad in October this year. However, as November rolled by, a massive decision awaited him—stay with the Jets [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/new-york-jets/] or replace Chiefs’ injured kicker Harrison Butker for at least four games? He chose the Super Bowl champs (a decision that he’d come to appreciate massively), and kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Chiefs over the Panthers (30-27). Having said that, for the rookie kicker, choosing Patrick Mahomes [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/patrick-mahomes/]‘ arsenal was a decision as clear as day. In the post-game presser, the 25-year-old, who had a perfect 3-on-3 record on November 24, revealed, “I wanted to be around an elite staff, elite players, everyone is very on top of things here… I’m gaining value just by being a part of this place, being a part of this organization.” Having said that, we can surely say that the management is definitely happy—amply evident by Tavia Hunt’s reaction. Before the Panthers clash, Shrader had shared an Instagram story expressing his nervousness, that read: “Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” After the game, Tavia shared Spencer Shrader’s story with the caption [https://www.instagram.com/stories/taviahunt/3508699191579087790/], “So proud of this young man for calm under pressure and giving God the Glory in his presser!!” And how could he not stay calm under pressure? After all, this was to be one of the biggest games of his life. “I knew that I’d be getting an opportunity, so I just tried to stay calm, understand that it was going to come at some point and when it did come, I was ready. It’s been a whirlwind for sure, but I think the thing that helps in that situation is that I’m around a group of true professionals. “I couldn’t be around a better group, a better team like everyone reaching out trying to get you as comfortable as possible to set you up for a situation like this,” Shrader said. Notably, the player made all three of his field goal attempts from 25, 41 and 31 yards, and all three of his extra point attempts against the Panthers. On one particular occasion though, a viral video showed the 25-year-old attempt an extra point try. Not only did he pull it off, but what happened after was much more memorable. What are the chances that the ball lands on your head perfectly out of everywhere else? Well, ask head of field judge Dyrol Prioleau—the ball literally bounced off of his head! What’s more unique? Initially, the incident even escaped NFL’s eagle-eyed officials. After the video when viral, NFL GameDay replied to the original tweet, “Hi Mike, reaching out on behalf on NFL Media. Do own this video? If so, may we have your permission to use it on broadcast with courtesy to your account?” to which the user responded, “Hello. I was watching the game and I saw it happen and none of my friends saw that it happened. So I rewound and videoed it. You can do what you want with it. :-)” Shrader has undoubtedly become the talk of the town post Week-12. But for some Chiefs insiders, he had become a superstar long before that. The team’s special teams coordinator Dave Toub couldn’t be more appreciative, noting that Shrader had caught his eye even before he joined the league. “Every year, we rate all the kickers coming out. A lot like Butker, he was our number one guy coming out, we had him number one on our list. He was a guy obviously we targeted, we looked at and we liked him early and then he was on the practice squad, so we took a shot and got him. We’re happy we got him. He’s got a strong leg. We haven’t seen a lot of him but in practice, he’s looked really good,” he said as per Sports Illustrated. “He’s got that in him…He hit a couple of 65-yarders at practice the other day, so he’s got a really strong leg. In fact, we had to move him back when we first started out hitting extra points because he was hitting them over the net. We were losing footballs, so we had to move him back. He’s got a really, really strong leg. He’s young. He’s excited to be here and he loves the operation and everything we’ve got going,” Toub further expressed. As for the Panthers, despite being down by 11 points, they rallied to tie the game with two touchdowns. Bryce Young had one of his best games of the season. Passing for 262 yards and a touchdown, he kept the Panthers in the game late. But it’s the brilliance of Mahomes that set up the narrow win for the Chiefs. Showtime scrambled for 33 yards in the final minutes, setting up Shrader for the game-winning field goal. “Yards are more important than getting out of bounds,” the QB said, reflecting on his smart decision to keep the play alive. It seems Shrader’s IG story had an impact on the whole team, as they refused to be anxious. With the Chiefs winning five games that were decided in the final seconds, what’s next for them? WHAT’S NEXT FOR PATRICK MAHOMES AND THE CHIEFS? It was star kicker Harrison Butker’s knee injury that ensured inclusion in the Chiefs’ squad for Shrader. As the season progresses, all eyes are on him. Can he continue to fill Butker’s shoes? Sunday’s performance gives room for optimism. But Patrick Mahomes remains the backbone of this team. The Chiefs continue to rely on him to make the right calls in tough situations. The number 15 threw for 269 yards (including 60 yards rushing), adding three touchdowns to his already impressive season. The Chiefs have now won five games decided in the final seconds. With his resilience, Showtime continues to prove that no game is ever out of reach when he’s at the helm. Tight end Noah Gray also stepped up in a big way. He caught four passes for 66 yards and scored two touchdowns marking his second consecutive multi-touchdown game. Setting the bar higher, with 11,897 receiving yards, Travis Kelce moved into third place for all-time receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history. He only trails behind legends Tony Gonzalez (15,127) and Jason Witten (13,046). It’s clear that Mahomes has multiple reliable targets. But the defense has some catching up to do. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/travis-kelce-patrick-mahomes-092523-be2688eb393148a2a8b359ec426e5030-1.jpg] The Kansas City defense allowed a long 8-minute touchdown drive to start the third quarter. They held strong otherwise, especially with the Panthers’ red-zone struggles. In conclusion, the Chiefs look good heading into the final stretch of the season. They have adapted to the situation and stayed resolute. But their overreliance on Mahomes can hurt them in the long run. Especially as the team continues to win close encounters. Meanwhile, Shrader will have a few games to prove his worth, with Butker being out for a few more games. ", "description": "As Patrick Mahomes leads the Chiefs to the postseason, let us explore the impact of Butker's replacement on their playoff hopes.", "editor": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Monika Srivastava", "description": "Monika Srivastava is an NFL editor at EssentiallySports. With over five years of experience as a sports writer and three years as a news editor, Monika brings her storytelling lens to the ES editorial desk. As she helps her writers cover the trending stories of the gridiron, Monika makes sure to follow the editorial best practices and serves the quality content to the American audience. 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After a humbling defeat against the <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/buffalo-bills//?utm_medium=website&utm_source=website_internal&utm_campaign=web_link_1" target="_self">Bills</a>, the <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs//?utm_medium=website&utm_source=website_internal&utm_campaign=web_link_3" target="_self">Chiefs</a> are back at winning (one-score games) with their 10th win of the season. As the team, who are aiming for a three-peat, showed the Carolina Panthers how it’s done, the owners and the fandom is elated—but more so, because of one particular rookie whose antics even cost an official a hilarious bump on the head. But more on that later…</p><div id="scroll-1" style="margin:-1px"></div><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">For Spencer Shrader, this year was nothing spectacular. Having joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 2024, he signed with the New York Jets practice squad in October this year. However, as November rolled by, a massive decision awaited him—stay with the <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/new-york-jets//?utm_medium=website&utm_source=website_internal&utm_campaign=web_link_1" target="_self">Jets</a> or replace Chiefs’ injured kicker Harrison Butker for at least four games? He chose the Super Bowl champs (a decision that he’d come to appreciate massively), and kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Chiefs over the Panthers (30-27).</p><div id="scroll-2" style="margin:-1px"></div><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Having said that, for the rookie kicker, choosing <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/patrick-mahomes//?utm_medium=website&utm_source=website_internal&utm_campaign=web_link_1" target="_self">Patrick Mahomes</a>‘ arsenal was a decision as clear as day. In the post-game presser, the 25-year-old, who had a perfect 3-on-3 record on November 24, revealed, <em>“I wanted to be around an elite staff, elite players, everyone is very on top of things here… I’m gaining value just by being a part of this place, being a part of this organization.”</em></p><div class="adRealEstate_ad-space__6Nh40 ad-space"><p data-article="true">ADVERTISEMENT</p><p>Article continues below this ad</p><div data-background="true" class="adRealEstate_ad-container__3sqcw" id="ads-real-estate-nfl-bf1"></div></div><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Having said that, we can surely say that the management is definitely happy—amply evident by Tavia Hunt’s reaction. Before the Panthers clash, Shrader had shared an Instagram story expressing his nervousness, that read: <em>“Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” </em><a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/taviahunt/3508699191579087790//?utm_medium=website&utm_source=website_internal&utm_campaign=web_link_2" target="_blank">After the game, Tavia shared Spencer Shrader’s story with the caption</a>, <em>“So proud of this young man for calm under pressure and giving God the Glory in his presser!!”</em></p><div class="engagement"></div><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">And how could he not stay calm under pressure? After all, this was to be one of the biggest games of his life. <em>“I knew that I’d be getting an opportunity, so I just tried to stay calm, understand that it was going to come at some point and when it did come, I was ready. It’s been a whirlwind for sure, but I think the thing that helps in that situation is that I’m around a group of true professionals. </em></p><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin"><em>“I couldn’t be around a better group, a better team like everyone reaching out trying to get you as comfortable as possible to set you up for a situation like this,”</em> Shrader said. Notably, the player made all three of his field goal attempts from 25, 41 and 31 yards, and all three of his extra point attempts against the Panthers.</p><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">On one particular occasion though, a viral video showed the 25-year-old attempt an extra point try. Not only did he pull it off, but what happened after was much more memorable. What are the chances that the ball lands on your head perfectly out of everywhere else? Well, ask head of field judge Dyrol Prioleau—the ball literally bounced off of his head!</p><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">What’s more unique? Initially, the incident even escaped NFL’s eagle-eyed officials. After the video when viral, NFL GameDay replied to the original tweet, <em>“Hi Mike, reaching out on behalf on NFL Media. Do own this video? If so, may we have your permission to use it on broadcast with courtesy to your account?” </em>to which the user responded, <em>“Hello. I was watching the game and I saw it happen and none of my friends saw that it happened. So I rewound and videoed it. You can do what you want with it. :-)” </em>Shrader has undoubtedly become the talk of the town post Week-12. 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11.2081 11.739 11.4426 11.1533 11.4426H8.99228Z" fill="white" stroke="#F75B5B" stroke-width="0.34"></path></svg><div data-show="false" class="top-comment_commentsCount__DZI5H">0</div><p class="top-comment_btnHeading__a_egi">Debate</p></div></button></div></div></div><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The team’s special teams coordinator Dave Toub couldn’t be more appreciative, noting that Shrader had caught his eye even before he joined the league. <em>“Every year, we rate all the kickers coming out. A lot like Butker, he was our number one guy coming out, we had him number one on our list. He was a guy obviously we targeted, we looked at and we liked him early and then he was on the practice squad, so we took a shot and got him. We’re happy we got him. He’s got a strong leg. We haven’t seen a lot of him but in practice, he’s looked really good,” </em>he said as per Sports Illustrated.</p><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin"><em>“He’s got that in him…He hit a couple of 65-yarders at practice the other day, so he’s got a really strong leg. In fact, we had to move him back when we first started out hitting extra points because he was hitting them over the net. We were losing footballs, so we had to move him back. He’s got a really, really strong leg. He’s young. He’s excited to be here and he loves the operation and everything we’ve got going,” </em>Toub further expressed.</p><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">As for the Panthers, despite being down by 11 points, they rallied to tie the game with two touchdowns. Bryce Young had one of his best games of the season. Passing for 262 yards and a touchdown, he kept the Panthers in the game late. But it’s the brilliance of Mahomes that set up the narrow win for the Chiefs.</p><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Showtime scrambled for 33 yards in the final minutes, setting up Shrader for the game-winning field goal. <em>“Yards are more important than getting out of bounds,”</em> the QB said, reflecting on his smart decision to keep the play alive. It seems Shrader’s IG story had an impact on the whole team, as they refused to be anxious. With the Chiefs winning five games that were decided in the final seconds, what’s next for them?</p><h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW">What’s next for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?</h2><div id="scroll-3" style="margin:-1px"></div><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">It was star kicker Harrison Butker’s knee injury that ensured inclusion in the Chiefs’ squad for Shrader. As the season progresses, all eyes are on him. Can he continue to fill Butker’s shoes? Sunday’s performance gives room for optimism. But Patrick Mahomes remains the backbone of this team. The Chiefs continue to rely on him to make the right calls in tough situations.</p><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The number 15 threw for 269 yards (including 60 yards rushing), adding three touchdowns to his already impressive season. The Chiefs have now won five games decided in the final seconds. With his resilience, Showtime continues to prove that no game is ever out of reach when he’s at the helm.</p><div id="scroll-4" style="margin:-1px"></div><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Tight end Noah Gray also stepped up in a big way. He caught four passes for 66 yards and scored two touchdowns marking his second consecutive multi-touchdown game. Setting the bar higher, with 11,897 receiving yards, Travis Kelce moved into third place for all-time receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history. He only trails behind legends Tony Gonzalez (15,127) and Jason Witten (13,046). It’s clear that Mahomes has multiple reliable targets. But the defense has some catching up to do.</p><div class="adRealEstate_ad-space__6Nh40 ad-space"><p data-article="true">ADVERTISEMENT</p><p>Article continues below this ad</p><div data-background="true" class="adRealEstate_ad-container__3sqcw" id="ads-real-estate-nfl-bf2"></div></div><div class="image-loader_es-image-loader-aspect-ratio__X6IHP " style="min-width:100%;--borderRadius:5px;padding-bottom:66.66666666666666%;position:relative;height:0"><img id="img-tag-node-img-loader-0" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/travis-kelce-patrick-mahomes-092523-be2688eb393148a2a8b359ec426e5030-1.jpg?width=150&blur=15" fetchpriority="high" style="position:absolute;z-index:0;width:100%;height:100%" loading="eager" decoding="async"/></div><div class="adRealEstate_ad-space__6Nh40 ad-space"><p data-article="true">ADVERTISEMENT</p><p>Article continues below this ad</p><div data-background="true" class="adRealEstate_ad-container__3sqcw" id="ads-real-estate-nfl-bf3"></div></div><p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The Kansas City defense allowed a long 8-minute touchdown drive to start the third quarter. They held strong otherwise, especially with the Panthers’ red-zone struggles. In conclusion, the Chiefs look good heading into the final stretch of the season. They have adapted to the situation and stayed resolute. But their overreliance on Mahomes can hurt them in the long run. Especially as the team continues to win close encounters. 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Saunders\r\n\r\n#12 Shi Smith\r\n\r\n#83 Derek Wright\r\n\r\n#16 Brandon Zylstra\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eTight Ends\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e#87 Josh Babicz\r\n\r\n#45 Giovanni Ricci\r\n\r\n#84 Stephen Sullivan\r\n\r\n#80 Ian Thomas\r\n\r\n#86 Colin Thompson\r\n\r\n#82 Tommy Tremble\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eOffensive Linemen\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e#68 Sam Tecklenburg\r\n\r\n#56 Bradley Bozeman\r\n\r\n#77 Deonte Brown\r\n\r\n#63 Austin Corbett\r\n\r\n#65 Dennis Daley\r\n\r\n#66 Mike Horton\r\n\r\n#73 Michael Jordan\r\n\r\n#60 Pat Elflein\r\n\r\n#64 Cade Mays\r\n\r\n#70 Brady Christensen\r\n\r\n#79 Ikem Ekwonu\r\n\r\n#75 Cameron Erving\r\n\r\n#72 Taylor Moton\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eDefensive Linemen\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e#90 Amaré Barno\r\n\r\n#53 Brian Burns\r\n\r\n#97 Yetur Gross-Matos\r\n\r\n#98 Marquis Haynes Sr.\r\n\r\n#69 Frank Herron\r\n\r\n#92 Darryl Johnson\r\n\r\n#91 Drew Jordan\r\n\r\n#96 Austin Larkin\r\n\r\n#95 Derrick Brown\r\n\r\n#71 Phil Hoskins\r\n\r\n#99 Matt Ioannidis\r\n\r\n#78 Marquan McCall\r\n\r\n#54 Daviyon Nixon\r\n\r\n#93 Bravvion Roy\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eLinebackers\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e#52 Isaiah Graham-Mobley\r\n\r\n#55 Cory Littleton\r\n\r\n#49 Frankie Luvu\r\n\r\n#46 Arron Mosby\r\n\r\n#40 Brandon Smith\r\n\r\n#50 Julian Stanford\r\n\r\n#7 Shaq Thompson\r\n\r\n#94 Josh Watson\r\n\r\n#57 Damien Wilson\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eDefensive Backs\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e#35 Kalon Barnes\r\n\r\n#36 Madre Harper\r\n\r\n#32 Tae Hayes\r\n\r\n#24 CJ Henderson\r\n\r\n#8 Jaycee Horn\r\n\r\n#26 Donte Jackson\r\n\r\n#28 Keith Taylor Jr.\r\n\r\n#23 Stantley Thomas-Oliver III\r\n\r\n#38 Myles Hartsfield\r\n\r\n#31 Juston Burris\r\n\r\n#34 Sean Chandler\r\n\r\n#21 Jeremy Chinn\r\n\r\n#42 Sam Franklin Jr.\r\n\r\n#27 Kenny Robinson\r\n\r\n#25 Xavier Woods\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eSpecial Teams\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e#5 Zane Gonzalez\r\n\r\n#44 JJ Jansen\r\n\r\n#10 Johnny Hekker\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e2022 Charity\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eThe Panthers assisted several non-profit organizations in North and South Carolina through the team’s merchandise donation program. The team pledged their support for the important work of the region's non-profit agencies with donations of Panthers memorabilia for auctions and raffles. Additionally, the franchise makes complimentary tickets available to non-profit organizations that serve youth and troops through generous PSL Owners.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eThey also have several successful campaigns including NFL Hometown Huddle which comes in as a league-wide day of service and plays each falling on the days where the Panthers work with the United Way.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eHistory and Achievements\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eFounded\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003e1993\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eOwner\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eDavid Tepper\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eCEO\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eNick Kelly\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eHead Coach\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eMatt Rhule\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eGeneral Manager\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eScott Fitterer\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eStadium\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eBank of America Stadium\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eLocation\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eCharlotte, North America\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eSponsors\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eMorris-Jenkins, Honeywell, Southwood Corporation, Fanatics, Harrah’s Duke Energy\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eChampionships\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eLeague championships (0)\r\n\r\nConference championships (2)\r\n\r\nNFC: 2003, 2015\r\n\r\nDivision championships (6)\r\n\r\nNFC West: 1996\r\n\r\nNFC South: 2003, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eOfficial Website\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd width=\"301\"\u003eCarolina Panthers- \u003ca href=\"https://www.panthers.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.panthers.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e","link":"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/carolina-panthers/","name":"Carolina Panthers","slug":"carolina-panthers","taxonomy":"category","parent":14551,"meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.1 (Yoast SEO v22.1) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eCarolina Panthers Archives - EssentiallySports\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/carolina-panthers/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Carolina Panthers Archives\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Carolina Panthers 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Carolina Panthers are a member club of the NFC South division and play alongside the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers came in as the league’s 29th franchise in 1993 and began playing in 1995. The franchise is registered as Panther Football LLC and is worth approximately US $2.3 billion. The franchise hasn’t been able to seal the deal in a couple of Super Bowl appearances but they managed to win six division titles thus far. The Charlotte-based organization fell to the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XXXVIII losing the game 32-29. Their final appearance at the Super Bowl came back in 2015 when they were bested by the Denver Broncos. Nov 29, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS The Carolina Panthers had a disappointing campaign in 2020 and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Panthers placed with a 5-11 regular-season record and placed third in the NFC South behind the Saints and eventual Super Bowl winner, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They managed to match their previous season record at 5-11. Logo The Panthers kept the same logo for 16 years after being founded and received a makeover in 2012. The logo was a success right from the get-go and only underwent minor alterations. The team\u0026#8217;s colors remained the same and the logo only was slight modifications to make It slightly more aggressive contemporary and three-dimensional. The revised logo retained ¾ view of the face, but the outline was removed and the silver was reserved for highlighting its eyes and sharp teeth. Owner Achievements David Alan Tepper is a billionaire businessman hedge fund manager and philanthropist. He owns not just the Carolina Panthers but also the Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer (MLS). Tepper is the founder and president of a global hedge fund based in Miami, Florida known as Appaloosa Management. David Tepper is the richest man in the NFL. Tepper is ranked No. 41 on the Forbes List of 400 richest Americans and comes in with a Net Worth of $13 billion putting him ahead of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones who sits at No. 56. Carolina Panthers 2022 Sponsors Fanatics, a global leader for licensed sports merchandise, and Tepper Sports \u0026amp; Entertainment announced a long-term deal to become the company’s official retail partner. Fanatics agreed to operate both the e-commerce and physical retail experience at the Bank of America Stadium. To celebrate the announcement, the new Panthers’ online store offered 30 percent off and free shipping on purchases made on selected dates. Additionally, Honeywell announced a collaboration with the Carolina Panthers to help bring back fans into Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. Honeywell provided the stadium with air quality monitoring solutions as well as individual PPE packs for Panther fans. Not to mention, Morris Jenkins announced a multi-year partnership with coming in as the official air conditioning, heating, and Plumbing service provider for the Carolina Panthers. Carolina Panthers 2022 Roster Foundation Quarterbacks #14 Sam Darnold #6 Baker Mayfield #11 PJ Walker Running Backs #41 Spencer Brown #33 D\u0026#8217;Onta Foreman #30 Chuba Hubbard #37 John Lovett #22 Christian McCaffrey Wide Receivers #3 Robbie Anderson #13 Ra\u0026#8217;Shaun Henry #17 Rashard Higgins #19 Keith Kirkwood #88 Terrace Marshall Jr. #2 DJ Moore #85 Charleston Rambo #18 Andre Roberts #81 C.J. Saunders #12 Shi Smith #83 Derek Wright #16 Brandon Zylstra Tight Ends #87 Josh Babicz #45 Giovanni Ricci #84 Stephen Sullivan #80 Ian Thomas #86 Colin Thompson #82 Tommy Tremble Offensive Linemen #68 Sam Tecklenburg #56 Bradley Bozeman #77 Deonte Brown #63 Austin Corbett #65 Dennis Daley #66 Mike Horton #73 Michael Jordan #60 Pat Elflein #64 Cade Mays #70 Brady Christensen #79 Ikem Ekwonu #75 Cameron Erving #72 Taylor Moton Defensive Linemen #90 Amaré Barno #53 Brian Burns #97 Yetur Gross-Matos #98 Marquis Haynes Sr. #69 Frank Herron #92 Darryl Johnson #91 Drew Jordan #96 Austin Larkin #95 Derrick Brown #71 Phil Hoskins #99 Matt Ioannidis #78 Marquan McCall #54 Daviyon Nixon #93 Bravvion Roy Linebackers #52 Isaiah Graham-Mobley #55 Cory Littleton #49 Frankie Luvu #46 Arron Mosby #40 Brandon Smith #50 Julian Stanford #7 Shaq Thompson #94 Josh Watson #57 Damien Wilson Defensive Backs #35 Kalon Barnes #36 Madre Harper #32 Tae Hayes #24 CJ Henderson #8 Jaycee Horn #26 Donte Jackson #28 Keith Taylor Jr. #23 Stantley Thomas-Oliver III #38 Myles Hartsfield #31 Juston Burris #34 Sean Chandler #21 Jeremy Chinn #42 Sam Franklin Jr. #27 Kenny Robinson #25 Xavier Woods Special Teams #5 Zane Gonzalez #44 JJ Jansen #10 Johnny Hekker 2022 Charity The Panthers assisted several non-profit organizations in North and South Carolina through the team’s merchandise donation program. The team pledged their support for the important work of the region\u0026#8217;s non-profit agencies with donations of Panthers memorabilia for auctions and raffles. Additionally, the franchise makes complimentary tickets available to non-profit organizations that serve youth and troops through generous PSL Owners. They also have several successful campaigns including NFL Hometown Huddle which comes in as a league-wide day of service and plays each falling on the days where the Panthers work with the United Way. History and Achievements Founded 1993 Owner David Tepper CEO Nick Kelly Head Coach Matt Rhule General Manager Scott Fitterer Stadium Bank of America Stadium Location Charlotte, North America Sponsors Morris-Jenkins, Honeywell, Southwood Corporation, Fanatics, Harrah’s Duke Energy Championships League championships (0) Conference championships (2) NFC: 2003, 2015 Division championships (6) NFC West: 1996 NFC South: 2003, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015 Official Website Carolina Panthers- www.panthers.com\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/carolina-panthers/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"EssentiallySports\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210208205945/carolina.jpg\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@es_sportsnews\" /\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https://schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"@id\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/carolina-panthers/\",\"url\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/carolina-panthers/\",\"name\":\"Carolina Panthers Archives - EssentiallySports\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/#website\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/carolina-panthers/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/carolina-panthers/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"NFL\",\"item\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Carolina Panthers\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/#website\",\"url\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/\",\"name\":\"EssentiallySports\",\"description\":\"The Fan\u0026#039;s Perspective\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/#organization\",\"name\":\"EssentiallySports\",\"alternateName\":\"ES\",\"url\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/#/schema/logo/image/\",\"url\":\"https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/es_circle_black_logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/es_circle_black_logo.png\",\"width\":1212,\"height\":1212,\"caption\":\"EssentiallySports\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/#/schema/logo/image/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https://www.facebook.com/essentiallysports\",\"https://twitter.com/es_sportsnews\",\"https://www.instagram.com/essportsnews/\"],\"publishingPrinciples\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/editorial-guidelines/\",\"ownershipFundingInfo\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/ownership-and-funding-information/\",\"correctionsPolicy\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/corrections-policy/\",\"ethicsPolicy\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/ethics-policy/\",\"diversityStaffingReport\":\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/editorial-team/\"}]}\u003c/script\u003e\n\u003c!-- / Yoast SEO Premium plugin. --\u003e","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Carolina Panthers Archives - EssentiallySports","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/carolina-panthers/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Carolina Panthers Archives","og_description":"Carolina Panthers 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Carolina Panthers are a member club of the NFC South division and play alongside the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers came in as the league’s 29th franchise in 1993 and began playing in 1995. The franchise is registered as Panther Football LLC and is worth approximately US $2.3 billion. The franchise hasn’t been able to seal the deal in a couple of Super Bowl appearances but they managed to win six division titles thus far. The Charlotte-based organization fell to the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XXXVIII losing the game 32-29. Their final appearance at the Super Bowl came back in 2015 when they were bested by the Denver Broncos. Nov 29, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports/REUTERS The Carolina Panthers had a disappointing campaign in 2020 and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Panthers placed with a 5-11 regular-season record and placed third in the NFC South behind the Saints and eventual Super Bowl winner, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They managed to match their previous season record at 5-11. Logo The Panthers kept the same logo for 16 years after being founded and received a makeover in 2012. The logo was a success right from the get-go and only underwent minor alterations. The team\u0026#8217;s colors remained the same and the logo only was slight modifications to make It slightly more aggressive contemporary and three-dimensional. The revised logo retained ¾ view of the face, but the outline was removed and the silver was reserved for highlighting its eyes and sharp teeth. Owner Achievements David Alan Tepper is a billionaire businessman hedge fund manager and philanthropist. He owns not just the Carolina Panthers but also the Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer (MLS). Tepper is the founder and president of a global hedge fund based in Miami, Florida known as Appaloosa Management. David Tepper is the richest man in the NFL. Tepper is ranked No. 41 on the Forbes List of 400 richest Americans and comes in with a Net Worth of $13 billion putting him ahead of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones who sits at No. 56. Carolina Panthers 2022 Sponsors Fanatics, a global leader for licensed sports merchandise, and Tepper Sports \u0026amp; Entertainment announced a long-term deal to become the company’s official retail partner. Fanatics agreed to operate both the e-commerce and physical retail experience at the Bank of America Stadium. To celebrate the announcement, the new Panthers’ online store offered 30 percent off and free shipping on purchases made on selected dates. Additionally, Honeywell announced a collaboration with the Carolina Panthers to help bring back fans into Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. Honeywell provided the stadium with air quality monitoring solutions as well as individual PPE packs for Panther fans. Not to mention, Morris Jenkins announced a multi-year partnership with coming in as the official air conditioning, heating, and Plumbing service provider for the Carolina Panthers. Carolina Panthers 2022 Roster Foundation Quarterbacks #14 Sam Darnold #6 Baker Mayfield #11 PJ Walker Running Backs #41 Spencer Brown #33 D\u0026#8217;Onta Foreman #30 Chuba Hubbard #37 John Lovett #22 Christian McCaffrey Wide Receivers #3 Robbie Anderson #13 Ra\u0026#8217;Shaun Henry #17 Rashard Higgins #19 Keith Kirkwood #88 Terrace Marshall Jr. #2 DJ Moore #85 Charleston Rambo #18 Andre Roberts #81 C.J. Saunders #12 Shi Smith #83 Derek Wright #16 Brandon Zylstra Tight Ends #87 Josh Babicz #45 Giovanni Ricci #84 Stephen Sullivan #80 Ian Thomas #86 Colin Thompson #82 Tommy Tremble Offensive Linemen #68 Sam Tecklenburg #56 Bradley Bozeman #77 Deonte Brown #63 Austin Corbett #65 Dennis Daley #66 Mike Horton #73 Michael Jordan #60 Pat Elflein #64 Cade Mays #70 Brady Christensen #79 Ikem Ekwonu #75 Cameron Erving #72 Taylor Moton Defensive Linemen #90 Amaré Barno #53 Brian Burns #97 Yetur Gross-Matos #98 Marquis Haynes Sr. #69 Frank Herron #92 Darryl Johnson #91 Drew Jordan #96 Austin Larkin #95 Derrick Brown #71 Phil Hoskins #99 Matt Ioannidis #78 Marquan McCall #54 Daviyon Nixon #93 Bravvion Roy Linebackers #52 Isaiah Graham-Mobley #55 Cory Littleton #49 Frankie Luvu #46 Arron Mosby #40 Brandon Smith #50 Julian Stanford #7 Shaq Thompson #94 Josh Watson #57 Damien Wilson Defensive Backs #35 Kalon Barnes #36 Madre Harper #32 Tae Hayes #24 CJ Henderson #8 Jaycee Horn #26 Donte Jackson #28 Keith Taylor Jr. #23 Stantley Thomas-Oliver III #38 Myles Hartsfield #31 Juston Burris #34 Sean Chandler #21 Jeremy Chinn #42 Sam Franklin Jr. #27 Kenny Robinson #25 Xavier Woods Special Teams #5 Zane Gonzalez #44 JJ Jansen #10 Johnny Hekker 2022 Charity The Panthers assisted several non-profit organizations in North and South Carolina through the team’s merchandise donation program. The team pledged their support for the important work of the region\u0026#8217;s non-profit agencies with donations of Panthers memorabilia for auctions and raffles. Additionally, the franchise makes complimentary tickets available to non-profit organizations that serve youth and troops through generous PSL Owners. They also have several successful campaigns including NFL Hometown Huddle which comes in as a league-wide day of service and plays each falling on the days where the Panthers work with the United Way. 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Kansas City GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Missouri USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJayxBiggerstaffx 20250118_gma_ba4_0061[/caption]\r\n\r\nPatrick Mahomes is the starting QB for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-nfl/\"\u003eKansas City Chiefs\u003c/a\u003e in the NFL. He has led his team three times to become the Super Bowl Champions and in the past five years, Super Bowl LIX will be his fifth appearance. In 2017, Mahomes registered his name in the NFL draft and got selected as the overall tenth pick by the Chiefs. His accomplishments and achievements in the NFL arena have made him one of the best quarterbacks in history and might register his name in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, eventually.\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eFull Name\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ePatrick Lavon Mahomes II\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 48px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 48px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ePopular Name(or nickname if any)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 48px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMagic, Showtime\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eBirth Date\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eSeptember 17, 1995\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eBirth Place\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eTyler, Texas, U.S\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eHeight\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e6â€™2 (1.88 m)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eWeight\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e225 lbs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eParents\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ePat Mahomes and Randi Martin\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 72px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 72px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eSiblings\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 72px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eJackson Mahomes, Mia Randall (half-sister), Zoe Mahomes (half-sister), Graham Walker (half-brother)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eNationality\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eAmerican\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eEthnicity\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMixed race\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eNet Worth\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eApproximately $70 million\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eSpouse\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eBrittany Mahomes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 48px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 48px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eRelationship/Marital Status\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 48px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMarried (2022)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eChildren\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e2 (Sterling and Bronze)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eProfession\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eNFL quarterback\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eTeam\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eKansas City Chiefs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Mahomes' background and early career\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nPatrick Lavon Mahomes II was born on September 17, 1995, to his parents \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/patrick-mahomes-sr/\"\u003ePatrick Mahomes Sr\u003c/a\u003e. and Randi Martin. He was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, United States. While his father is of African-American descent and his mother is Caucasian, both of them were raised in Texas as well.\r\n\r\nPatrick Mahomes II \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-exclusive-three-clutch-qualities-patrick-mahomes-got-in-heritage-from-his-dad-pat-mahomes-sr-per-ny-mets-ex-gm/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eshares more than just his name with his father\u003c/a\u003e. Pat Mahomes Sr. is a famous former MLB pitcher, known for his prolific career with various teams during his more than a decade-long career in the league(1992-2003). The American Baseball star was born on August 9, 1970, and was a part of the athletic world from his high school days. He played varied sports like Basketball, Football, and Baseball, finally choosing to lean toward the MLB for his professional calling.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3562689\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2449\"]\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3562689 size-full\" src=\"https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1020084800.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Mahomes\" width=\"2449\" height=\"1633\" /\u003e CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 04: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes 15 walks off the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 4, 2022, at the Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA DEC 04 Chiefs at Bengals Icon221204102[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt was these athletic genes that he passed on to his quarterback son as well, who for most of his high school remained interested in following his father's footsteps onto the baseball diamond. But the story soon turned around when Mahomes II turned down a crucial offer. He prioritized football as his aim early on in his college life, which per his father was something \u003cem\u003e\"he fell in love with.\"Â \u003c/em\u003ePat Mahomes Sr. himself retired from the league in 2003, exiting the baseball field as a player fully in 2009. Post that he has been letting his son carry forth the legacy of their name in the sports world.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Mahomes' personal life and faith\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nPatrick Mahomes met \u003cstrong\u003eBrittany Lynne Matthews\u003c/strong\u003e when they were at the same high school (Whitehouse) in Texas. In 2012, they started dating each other, but a year later, they had to attend two different colleges. Yet, they remained together. In 2017, both Matthews and Mahomes turned professional. While Patrick Mahomes entered the loud gridiron, Brittany went on to join a professional soccer team. The only hurdle was that both individuals resided in two different countries- Patrick Mahomes in the USA for the Kansas City Chiefs and Brittany Matthews in Iceland for UMF Afturelding.\r\n\r\nFollowing the Chiefs ring ceremony held for the Superbowl, in September 2020, Patrick Mahomes proposed to Brittany Matthews at Arrowhead Stadium.\r\n\r\nThey finally got married in March 2022 in Maui, Hawaii. This private wedding occurred after 10 years of them being together and 1 and a half years of them being engaged. About a year back, on Feb 21, 2021, the couple welcomed their first child- a daughter named Sterling. After their marriage, on Nov 28, 2022, they were blessed with another child- Bronze Lavon Mahomes III. After that, the couple welcomed their third kid- Golden Raye Mahomes on January 12, 2025.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2088811\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1500\"]\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2088811\" src=\"https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Brittany-Mahomes-122522-06-8caacece80c045d5b29c6574a266cbd6-2.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Mahomes family\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" /\u003e NFL, American Football - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes, holding their 2 years old daughter Sterling Mahomes (L) and 8 months old son Bronze Mahomes (R) | Image Rights: Imago\u003cbr /\u003e\"Credit: Imago\"[/caption]\r\n\r\nBesides his family, Patrick Mahomes' faith guides him in his life. Despite his popularity through football, his belief as a Christian remains strong. Patrick Mahomes has never shied away from expressing his faith, and the evidence of the same is in his pre-game rituals. Before his Super Bowl success in 2023, Mahomes revealed \u003cem\u003e\"I always ask God to lead me in the right direction.\"\u003c/em\u003e As an evangelical Christian, he has been devout since his middle school days and has made a personal routine to spend a good amount of time in prayers before each game. The pictures of him even kneeling on the field are a part of the same ritual.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Mahomes' net worth in 2025\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nThe quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, has an approximate net worth of $90 million currently, with a salary contribution of $52.65 million. While he started his NFL contract making only $555,000 a year as a rookie player, his 10-year deal with the team solidified his presence along with the money he gained. He went on to grab a deal worth $45 million per year in July 2020, making him the first professional athlete in the world to sign a deal holding the value of half a billion dollars.\r\n\r\nThe recent update in his contract, though, caused a further boost to his financial value. He secured a four-year deal, leaning toward making $210.6 million with the Chiefs. This deal of 4 years is set to be updated in 2026. Other than his contract with the Kansas City team, the QB earns around $7 million from his endorsements. Here is Patrick Mahomes' net worth in the last five years.\r\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;height: 163px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 43px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 43px\"\u003e Year\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 43px\"\u003e Net Worth\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003e2024\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003eApprox $90 million\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003e2023\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003eApprox $68 million\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003e2022\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003eApprox $55 million\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003e2021\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003eApprox $43 million\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003e2020\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;height: 24px\"\u003eApprox $30 million\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003ePatrick Mahomes' college career\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nPatrick Mahomes studied at Texas Tech University. While he did get offers from Rice and Houston as well, it was ultimately the Red Raiders that witnessed the growth of this star athlete. During his time at the university, he would split his hours between the Texas Tech baseball team and the football team. Where one witnessed him starting as a promising quarterback, the other showcased his skills as a relief pitcher.\r\n\r\nFor the years 2014 and 2015, he traversed between these two roles and even received a selection offer from the Detroit Tigers in the 37th round of the 2014 draft. However, he soon made a clear choice to work toward his football career and focus on it, and in the year 2016, he bid goodbye to baseball. His time at Texas Tech saw the rise of a star. In his freshman year, he made his season highlight by displaying a career game in just his fourth start passing for a Big 12 freshman 598 yards record. He also tied a Big 12 freshman record with only one interception and six touchdown passes.\r\n\r\nEventually, his hard work paid off as he began his sophomore year in the role of a starting QB for his team. The highlights of his tenure that year were the established ten games that saw him going over 350 passing yards in addition to the four games where he went over 400. In the NCAA rankings, Patrick Mahomes shared the ninth berth nationally for rushing touchdowns among quarterbacks. These stats allowed him to become the first Texas Tech QB with multiple rushing touchdowns in a game since 2009 against UTEP.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1206295\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1920\"]\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1206295\" src=\"https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-494113678.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Mahomes\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" /\u003e NORMAN, OK - OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes II #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders throws a pass against the Oklahoma Sooners on October 24, 2015, at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Jackson Laizure/Getty Images)[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe junior year of Patrick Mahomes again turned out to be a big hit. He went on to become the nation's leading passer during his final season as a Red Raider. In just 12 games, he led the country with 5052 passing yards and 12th QB in FBS history to throw for 5000 yards in a season. Additionally, registering his name in the NCAA record books, he tied for single-game passing yards (734), and in the game against Oklahoma with a 66-59 winning score recorded the most combined yards of total offense with 1708 combined passing yards.\r\n\r\nOther NCAA rankings asserted him as the nation's leader in total offense per game (442.7), his excellence in passing yards per game (421.0), points responsible for (318), and points responsible for per game (26.5). The result of his performance on the gridiron helped him gain numerous accolades, including the DraftSammy Baugh Trophy and the 10th Academic All-America selection in school history. Eventually, \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-she-could-tell-at-just-seven-years-old-that-patrick-was-destined-mother-randi-had-two-things-to-worry-about-patrick-mahomes-as-a-child/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethis brilliance of the football player helped him get drafted\u003c/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/\"\u003eNational Football League\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003ePatrick Mahomes' NFL draft and rookie season\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nSince selecting Todd Blackledge (1983), Patrick Mahomes was the first quarterback selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round. His journey to enter the Chiefdom was accelerated when he gave up his last year of college eligibility and registered for the NFL draft. This step in his career was announced by Patrick Mahomes himself on January 3, 2017. As predicted by the majority of experts, Patrick Mahomes became one of \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-two-times-super-bowl-champion-patrick-mahomes-reveals-how-history-could-have-turned-out-if-the-chiefs-hadnt-acted-in-two-zero-one-seven/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe most looked-out picks for many teams.\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\r\nA total of 28 NFL teams were present on his pro day at Texas Tech and he received the most official team visits for any prospect in 2017. In the end, it was the 3-time Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs that picked Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL draft in the first round, overall 10th. He was signed for guaranteed four years with a $16.42 million contract accompanied a by $10.1 million signing bonus, per NFL.\r\n\r\nPatrick Mahomes' rookie career positioned him in the shoes of a \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-he-is-nowhere-ready-to-play-in-the-nfl-years-before-503-million-boost-patrick-mahomes-was-called-out-with-a-shocking-grade-for-a-stunning-reason/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebackup for Alex Smith\u003c/a\u003e. Eventually, Smith was rested to test things with the rookie QB, and Mahomes got his big break. It was during the Week 17 game against the Broncos, where the Chiefs won the match 27-24. Patrick Mahomes inscribed 284 yards with one interception to his name and completed 22 out of 35 passes. This was the only game the young player made an appearance in that season, accumulating a passer rating of 76.4, and grabbing his team's confidence. His predecessor was then traded to the formerly-called Washington Redskins.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Mahomes' breakout season (2018)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nIt was in 2018, on January 30, that the Kansas City Chiefs made it public that they had agreed to \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-legends-active-news-youre-not-guaranteed-anything-nfl-legend-alex-smith-unveils-chiefs-strategic-masterstroke-in-transitioning-patrick-mahomes-as-his-successor/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etrade Alex Smith to make way for a fresh start with a new QB\u003c/a\u003e. This paved the way for Patrick Mahomes as the \u003cstrong\u003estarting quarterback for the squad\u003c/strong\u003e. From there on, the NFL world witnessed the rise of Mahomes. The season registered 5097 passing yards for Patrick Mahomes with 50 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions.\r\n\r\nAstonishingly, his first career touchdown resulted from a 58-yard pass to WR \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tyreek-hill/\"\u003eTyreek Hill\u003c/a\u003e in the first quarter of the match. These numbers allowed him to break the NFL record for most touchdown passes by a QB in his first three career games. Following this record-shattering performance, Mahomes once again outdid himself against the Steelers and bagged a second consecutive AFC Offensive Player of the Week title.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1900576\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1920\"]\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1900576\" src=\"https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0037118556h.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Mahomes\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" /\u003e KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 21: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) prepares to enter the field prior to the NFL American Football Herren USA football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 21, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire) NFL: OCT 21 Bengals at Chiefs PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxDENxONLY Icon1810210752[/caption]\r\n\r\nSince Tom Brady in 2011, Mahomes became the first QB to start a season with successive Player of the Week awards. While he added his name to the list along with legendary Brady, another historical feat was en route for Mahomes. Thanks to his throw over 5000 yards, Patrick Mahomes became the only QB in history to accomplish these numbers at both college and National Football League levels in a single season.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Mahomes' \u003c/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Bowl success\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nThe 2019 season saw a dominant performance from the Chiefs on the gridiron. The Mahomes-led team fought with resilience against the \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jimmy-garoppolo/\"\u003eJimmy Garoppolo\u003c/a\u003e-directed \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/\"\u003eSan Francisco 49ers\u003c/a\u003e. Initially, what was a tie, followed by a lead from the 49ers at 20-10, was eventually converted into a triumph in the last six minutes of the game. The Chiefs scored 21 points and outperformed their rivals, with Mahomes gaining \u003cstrong\u003ethe title of the Super Bowl MVP title\u003c/strong\u003e.\r\n\r\nOver the next two years, the athlete once again showcased the talent he and his team possess. They reached close to the Super Bowl trophy in 2020 and 2021. Alas! Both the seasons did not register that close-at-hand titles. During the LV Super Bowl, the men in red were defeated by Brady-led \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/\"\u003eTampa Bay Buccaneers\u003c/a\u003e, which the Bucs overpowered the Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes completed 26 of 49 passes and was sacked three times. Despite that, his fourth-quarter pass to receiver Darrel Williams was one of the highlights of the game, given its accuracy.\r\n\r\nThe LVII season of the NFL witnessed a high point in Mahomes' career once again. He was able to ascend to another Super Bowl title with an essentially staggering performance. Clashing against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Chiefs \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-on-a-bum-ankle-mvp-patrick-lavon-mahomes-scripts-a-comeback-to-remember-amid-brittany-jackson-randi-loud-cheers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eoverturned the disadvantage of the first half into a victory\u003c/a\u003e at 38-35.\r\n\r\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1674450\" src=\"https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1024268458h.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Mahomes\" /\u003e\r\n\r\nWith 21 completed passes out of 27 for 182 yards and 3 TDs, Patrick Mahomes earned his second Super Bowl ring. The Super Bowl LVII, thus, helped him win his second Super Bowl MVP. This was enough for the star as he went on to become the league leader in both passing yards and passing touchdowns.\r\n\r\nThe Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes continued their dominance after this year too. They qualified for Super Bowl LVIII where they had a great clash with the 49ers. And after a hard-fought game in the overtime Mahomes and company got the upper hand, 25-22. This was another amazing season for the QB for which he got the Super Bowl MVP award for the third time in his career.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Mahomes' c\u003c/b\u003eontract extension and ongoing success\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nThe fifth-year option on Mahomes' contract was established on April 30, 2020. In the following July, the QB signed a major 10-year deal with the Chiefs extending through the 2031 season. The extension was $477M worth with another $26M as possible bonuses. Therefore, accounting for a \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-503m-man-patrick-mahomes-now-appears-to-be-the-biggest-steal-in-the-nfl-after-cracking-the-biggest-sports-deal-ever-with-kansas-city-chiefs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etotal of $503 million\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\nOnce the deal was signed, it became the largest contract in American professional sports history, leaving behind the 12-year-old $426.5M contract of Mike Trout with the Los Angeles Angels. However, soon, on March 12, 2021, Patrick Mahomes revamped his contract with the Chiefs. This step was taken to save $17 million in salary cap space for the Chiefs. Last year, on September 18, once again Mahomes' contract was restructured. According to the reports, he would get $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026, the most lucrative salary in NFL history over a 4-season duration.\r\n\r\nThe 2020 season (LV) witnessed Patrick Mahomes and his side facing a staggering \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-super-bowl-lv-when-patrick-mahomes-got-battered-by-tom-brady-buccaneers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003echallenge in the form of Tom Brady\u003c/a\u003e and co. as they thumped a solid victory over the Kansas City team, with a final score of 31-9. Patrick Mahomes was not able to secure even a single touchdown in the game, while his counterpart Brady scored 3 crucial ones. The team was only able to score 9 points through field goals, reflecting the consistent control displayed by the Bucs' defense.\r\n\r\nHowever, the LVII saw a massive comeback from the Missouri side, as the season was one of the apogees for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. From week 1, the team showcased their prowess. This allowed Mahomes to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Additionally, he finished the regular season with an impressive e 5250 yards, 41 TDs, and a 105.2 QB rating. He also earned his fifth Pro Bowl place for the last season, as the 5250 passing yards helped Mahomes break his own Chiefs' franchise record. The season saw Mahomes winning his second career NFL MVP alongside his second Super Bowl MVP as well.\r\n\r\nHe became the first one to grab both titles for the first time since 1999 when Kurt Warner gained the honorable achievements. Under the leadership of Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs side has made an appearance in five consecutive AFC championship games. He has grabbed three conference titles for his team, besides the two famous Super Bowl victories.\r\n\r\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1690990\" src=\"https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1024314855h.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Mahomes\" /\u003e\r\n\r\nThe ESPN Commentator and former columnist for The Washington Post, Michael Wilbon, had praised Patrick Mahomes after his second Super Bowl victory. Wilbon had been assertive in his appreciation of the standard Mahomes is setting, and while he still placed his at number 4 or 5 in the all-time list of QBs, the journalist was quick to mention how there is no doubt about Mahomes being successful in overcoming others in his coming years.\r\n\r\nStephen A. Smith, a sports journalist and analyst for ESPN, in the same conversation with Wilbon, was quick to state how Mahomes, per him, reaches\u003cem\u003e \"no lower than 3\"\u003c/em\u003e in the all-time QB list. He highlighted how the first five years of his NFL career are answered enough to anyone who questions his credibility, along with the way the QB has been carrying his team despite facing a loss against a veteran like Tom Brady in the final stage during the 2020 season.\r\n\r\nJournalist Bill Barnwell is a famous name who backs the \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-nba-patrick-mahomes-wont-need-to-get-six-rings-to-be-considered-greatest-qb-ever-nfl-presenter-hypes-up-super-bowl-liv-mvp/amp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eentry of Mahomes into the discussion of already being a GOAT\u003c/a\u003e for his position. According to Barnwell, \u003cem\u003e\"If thereâ€™s anybody out there who is off to a special start to his career, it has to be Mahomes, right? He already has two Super Bowl titles, three Super Bowl appearances, and two regular-season MVP awards after just five seasons as a starter. He has thrown for 24,241 yards through six years, and that number would be even higher if he hadnâ€™t sat behind Alex Smith during his 2017 rookie campaign.\"\u003c/em\u003e\r\n\r\nHe also became only the third quarterback to win multiple Super Bowl and regular season MVPs, joining Tom Brady and Joe Montana on the list.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Mahomes' a\u003c/b\u003ewards and achievements\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eAP Most Valuable Player (\u003c/span\u003e2023, 2019, 2018)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eBest NFL Player ESPY Award (\u003c/span\u003e2023, 2019)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eAssociated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award (\u003c/span\u003e2019)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eSports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (\u003c/span\u003e2020)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eAFC Offensive Player of the Week (\u003c/span\u003e2021)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eNFL Honors - FedEx Air Player of the Year (\u003c/span\u003e2019)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eBest Male Athlete ESPY Award (\u003c/span\u003e2023)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eLaureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year (\u003c/span\u003e2021)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eAP NFL All-Pro First Team - Offense (\u003c/span\u003e2022, 2018)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eNFC Offensive Player of the Week\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\nIn 2019, he helped the Kansas City Chiefs to enter the Super Bowl LIV. The intense match against the San Francisco 49ers witnessed the Red Army in the final race for the Super Bowl first time in five decades. Ultimately, the team conquered the victory, and the QB Mahomes was given the title of the Super Bowl MVP. Mahomes evolved into the youngest QB and third-youngest player in NFL history to achieve the Super Bowl MVP title.\r\n\r\nContributing to this triumph, Patrick Mahomes threw for 286 yards and managed two TDs in the game against the 49ers. His overall TDs for the season were 36, covering 4,932 yards in 17 games along with having a passer rating of 106.5 overall.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Mahomes' p\u003c/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erofessional ventures\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eOther than the sponsorships and endorsements, Mahomes is known for being big on investments, especially in the field of sports. Back in August 2020, he grabbed a part in the ownership of the famous MLB team, Kansas City Royals. While the details of the stake he purchased were unclear, his role remains consistent despite the number shown on papers. Alongside this, he also co-owns the Kansas City Current, a professional women's soccer team, with his wife Brittany Mahomes. The football player also joined his teammate \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/travis-kelce/\"\u003eTravis Kelce\u003c/a\u003e, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, along with Northern Irish golfer \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rory-mcilroy/\"\u003eRory McIlroy\u003c/a\u003e in investing in the F1 team Alpine for about $211 million this year.\u003c/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eWith his interest in the wellness of athletes and others, Mahomes also has a share in Whoop, a band that tracks the fitness of a person only by them wearing it. Besides that, he is also a part of Hyperice, a company focused on sports recovery, developing massage guns and therapy devices for their clients. While the first brand received its peak value of $3.6 billion in 2021, Hyperice continued to gain investments from all around, gaining $100 million in capital in 2023.\u003c/span\u003e\r\n\r\nHis wife, Brittany Matthews also harbors a strong passion for sports and business. She spent four years at the University of Tyler, where she pursued her passion for soccer by joining the University of Tyler Patriots. It was the women's soccer team of the school. Matthews had 31 goals to her name, which ranked her among the leading goal scorers of her team. Proving to be a true asset for her side, during her senior year with the Patriots, she scored 22 goals as a forward and grabbed an honor of recognition overall among different states.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1462198\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1920\"]\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1462198\" src=\"https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1437610312.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1326\" /\u003e LUBBOCK, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Patrick Mahomes II is inducted into the Texas Tech Red Raiders Ring of Honor at halftime of a game against the Baylor Bears at Jones AT\u0026amp;T Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty Images)[/caption]\r\n\r\nSoon after exiting from her University, Matthews was offered a professional deal in soccer, which she accepted. She became a part of the Icelandic pro team, \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e UMF Afturelding/Fram,\u003c/span\u003e after this and secured a championship trophy in her only season with the European team. However, prioritizing her role besides Patrick Mahomes, the soccer star decided to retire from the sport in 2017 just as her then-boyfriend joined the NFL.\r\n\r\nYet, the exit from the field as a professional player did not mean her disconnect from the sport. Brittany, in 2020, became the co-owner of the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eNational Womenâ€™s Soccer League team, the Kansas City Current. While she started by owning it with Chris Long, an NFL defensive end, she was soon joined in as a co-owner by her husband in 2023. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eShe currently stands at a net worth of $10 million with all her \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-how-is-patrick-mahomes-former-soccer-player-wife-brittany-been-building-an-entire-fitness-empire/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecompanies and business ownership\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\r\n\r\nPatrick Mahomes, alongside all the business ventures mentioned initially, has also been involved in a Netflix production show, called 'Quarterback' series. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eIt was a show focusing on an in-depth look into the sport of football, with special attention on the role of quarterbacks. The two other QBs who appeared in the documentary alongside Mahomes were Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. The show premiered on Netflix on July 12, 20223, marking the first collaboration between NFL and Netflix.\u003c/span\u003e\r\n\r\nIt was a reflection of the behind-the-scenes scenario of the greatest moments of the 2022-23 season. Patrick Mahomes was selected for his supreme performance in the Super Bowl LVII, leading his team to a nail-biting victory along with winning the Regular season MVP award and Super Bowl MVP award. The Producers behind the unfiltered show were NFL Films, Omaha Productions, and 2 PM Productions.\r\n\r\nWhile Omaha Productions is owned by former NFL QB Peyton Manning, it is the Chiefs' current captain and quarterback who is the name behind the 2 PM production studio. The name of the studio is dedicated to Patrick Mahomes as well, as the title 2 PM was given to him by his teammates, after knowing that he is named after his father.\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Mahomes' o\u003c/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003effseason activities and golf\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\nPatrick Mahomes is a man of multiple talents and interests. When he is not throwing a ball on the gridiron, the QB can be witnessed taking part in various sports. From Golf to Basketball to F1, Mahomes shows his inclination to different types of games. Even his father's sport Baseball hosts his attention, especially from a business point of view, with him owning the Kansas City Royals. His parents are often seen present at various important moments of his life along with the celebration that follows it. Yet, most of his time away from the gridiron is spent with his beautiful wife and two precious children.\r\n\r\nThe past summer itself, Patrick Mahomes spent time with his family and took his little princess hiking in his backpack. The pictures all over Brittany Mahomes' social media page reflect the family-man side of the football player. Before that, he had also taken them on a getaway vacation in Hawaii, which also included the Aloha Golf Classic, a charity tournament hosted by his foundation 15 and the Mahomies. Besides his wife and kids, his mother Randi Martin, and sister Mia Randall were also seen in the pictures from the event.\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-nba-news-golf-news-match-winner-patrick-mahomes-hopes-to-enjoy-golf-with-michael-jordan-tiger-woods-and-this-forgotten-mlb-superstar/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGolf remains the biggest part of Mahomes' offseason time,\u003c/a\u003e with a handicap of 7.7, per golf.com. His admiration and love for the sport even led him to build a small backyard par-3 hole. His interest in the sport had also led him to the 8 AM Golf Invitational, hosted by singer Justin Timberlake. Mahomes was once again accompanied by his TE Kelce, who put up a great performance to defeat actress Kathryn Newton and actor Chace Crawford by one shot. Patrick Mahomes' name is a common one to be found on any celebrity sports event, especially golf connected. At 'The Match', which is a series of exhibitions and challenge games played by famous golfers and other athletes, Patrick Mahomes participated with his teammate Travis Kelce by his side.\r\n\r\nThey were playing against the NBA stars \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stephen-curry/\"\u003eStephen Curry\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/klay-thompson/\"\u003eKlay Thompson\u003c/a\u003e during the eighth iteration of the event. The NFL duo were exceptional on the course, defeating the NBA icons in a classy clash by 3\u0026amp;2. While the initial expectation was of Curry being dominant in the clash due to his prominent name in the golfing field, matters soon took an unexpected turn when Mahomes and Kelce were able to secure a birdie, in the beginning half itself, securing a 4-up lead. In the sixth iteration, Patrick Mahomes participated alongside fellow QB \u003ca href=\"http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/josh-allen/\"\u003eJosh Allen\u003c/a\u003e. However, they fell short against the legends of the NFL world, Tom Brady and \u003ca href=\"http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aaron-rodgers/\"\u003eAaron Rodgers\u003c/a\u003e.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1462154\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1920\"]\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1462154\" src=\"https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1400495441.jpg\" alt=\"Tom Brady, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" /\u003e LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Tom Brady pose for a photo prior to Capital One's The Match VI - Brady \u0026amp; Rodgers v Allen \u0026amp; Mahomes at Wynn Golf Club on June 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images for The Match)[/caption]\r\n\r\nPatrick Mahomes has further extended his passion for golf by participating in the American Century Championship for 4 consecutive years. The tournament hosts various celebrities, singers, and athletes, making it a highly competitive stage to perform on. In the 2023 edition, at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Mahomes II finished 62nd on the overall list, dragging him back 11 places as compared to his 2022 performance, where he finished at 51. Â His performance was comparatively better in 2021 and 2020, where he ended up at T50 and T38 respectively.\r\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 68.388%;height: 55px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7073%;height: 42px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eInstagram\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 274.624%;height: 42px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/patrickmahomes/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e@patrickmahomes\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7073%;height: 13px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eTwitter\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 274.624%;height: 13px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e@PatrickMahomes\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eFAQs\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Patrick Mahomes' salary?\u003c/strong\u003e\r\nA: $45 million.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the logo of Patrick Mahomes?\u003c/strong\u003e\r\nA: Gladiator.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Patrick Mahomes' famous quote?\u003c/strong\u003e\r\nA: \u003cem\u003e\"Every experience, good or bad, you have to learn from.\"\u003c/em\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many MVPs does Patrick Mahomes have?\u003c/strong\u003e\r\nA: Patrick Mahomes has won the MVP award twice in his career.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Who is the Super Bowl 58 MVP?\u003c/strong\u003e\r\nA: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes named Super Bowl LVIII MVP.","link":"https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/patrick-mahomes/","name":"Patrick Mahomes","slug":"patrick-mahomes","taxonomy":"post_tag","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\u003c!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.1 (Yoast SEO v22.1) - https://yoast.com/wordpress/plugins/seo/ --\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003ePatrick Mahomes Archives - EssentiallySports\u003c/title\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" /\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/patrick-mahomes/\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Patrick Mahomes Archives\" /\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Patrick Mahomes: A Brief Biography NFL, American Football Herren, USA AFC Divisional Round-Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs Jan 18, 2025, Kansas City, Missouri, USA Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes 15 reacts before a 2025 AFC divisional round game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Missouri USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJayxBiggerstaffx 20250118_gma_ba4_0061 Patrick Mahomes is the starting QB for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He has led his team three times to become the Super Bowl Champions and in the past five years, Super Bowl LIX will be his fifth appearance. In 2017, Mahomes registered his name in the NFL draft and got selected as the overall tenth pick by the Chiefs. His accomplishments and achievements in the NFL arena have made him one of the best quarterbacks in history and might register his name in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, eventually. Full Name Patrick Lavon Mahomes II Popular Name(or nickname if any) Magic, Showtime Birth Date September 17, 1995 Birth Place Tyler, Texas, U.S Height 6â€™2 (1.88 m) Weight 225 lbs Parents Pat Mahomes and Randi Martin Siblings Jackson Mahomes, Mia Randall (half-sister), Zoe Mahomes (half-sister), Graham Walker (half-brother) Nationality American Ethnicity Mixed race Net Worth Approximately $70 million Spouse Brittany Mahomes Relationship/Marital Status Married (2022) Children 2 (Sterling and Bronze) Profession NFL quarterback Team Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; background and early career Patrick Lavon Mahomes II was born on September 17, 1995, to his parents Patrick Mahomes Sr. and Randi Martin. He was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, United States. While his father is of African-American descent and his mother is Caucasian, both of them were raised in Texas as well. Patrick Mahomes II shares more than just his name with his father. Pat Mahomes Sr. is a famous former MLB pitcher, known for his prolific career with various teams during his more than a decade-long career in the league(1992-2003). The American Baseball star was born on August 9, 1970, and was a part of the athletic world from his high school days. He played varied sports like Basketball, Football, and Baseball, finally choosing to lean toward the MLB for his professional calling. CINCINNATI, OH \u0026#8211; DECEMBER 04: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes 15 walks off the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 4, 2022, at the Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA DEC 04 Chiefs at Bengals Icon221204102 It was these athletic genes that he passed on to his quarterback son as well, who for most of his high school remained interested in following his father\u0026#8217;s footsteps onto the baseball diamond. But the story soon turned around when Mahomes II turned down a crucial offer. He prioritized football as his aim early on in his college life, which per his father was something \u0026#8220;he fell in love with.\u0026#8221;Â Pat Mahomes Sr. himself retired from the league in 2003, exiting the baseball field as a player fully in 2009. Post that he has been letting his son carry forth the legacy of their name in the sports world. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; personal life and faith Patrick Mahomes met Brittany Lynne Matthews when they were at the same high school (Whitehouse) in Texas. In 2012, they started dating each other, but a year later, they had to attend two different colleges. Yet, they remained together. In 2017, both Matthews and Mahomes turned professional. While Patrick Mahomes entered the loud gridiron, Brittany went on to join a professional soccer team. The only hurdle was that both individuals resided in two different countries- Patrick Mahomes in the USA for the Kansas City Chiefs and Brittany Matthews in Iceland for UMF Afturelding. Following the Chiefs ring ceremony held for the Superbowl, in September 2020, Patrick Mahomes proposed to Brittany Matthews at Arrowhead Stadium. They finally got married in March 2022 in Maui, Hawaii. This private wedding occurred after 10 years of them being together and 1 and a half years of them being engaged. About a year back, on Feb 21, 2021, the couple welcomed their first child- a daughter named Sterling. After their marriage, on Nov 28, 2022, they were blessed with another child- Bronze Lavon Mahomes III. After that, the couple welcomed their third kid- Golden Raye Mahomes on January 12, 2025. NFL, American Football \u0026#8211; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes, holding their 2 years old daughter Sterling Mahomes (L) and 8 months old son Bronze Mahomes (R) | Image Rights: Imago\u0026#8220;Credit: Imago\u0026#8221; Besides his family, Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; faith guides him in his life. Despite his popularity through football, his belief as a Christian remains strong. Patrick Mahomes has never shied away from expressing his faith, and the evidence of the same is in his pre-game rituals. Before his Super Bowl success in 2023, Mahomes revealed \u0026#8220;I always ask God to lead me in the right direction.\u0026#8221; As an evangelical Christian, he has been devout since his middle school days and has made a personal routine to spend a good amount of time in prayers before each game. The pictures of him even kneeling on the field are a part of the same ritual. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; net worth in 2025 The quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, has an approximate net worth of $90 million currently, with a salary contribution of $52.65 million. While he started his NFL contract making only $555,000 a year as a rookie player, his 10-year deal with the team solidified his presence along with the money he gained. He went on to grab a deal worth $45 million per year in July 2020, making him the first professional athlete in the world to sign a deal holding the value of half a billion dollars. The recent update in his contract, though, caused a further boost to his financial value. He secured a four-year deal, leaning toward making $210.6 million with the Chiefs. This deal of 4 years is set to be updated in 2026. Other than his contract with the Kansas City team, the QB earns around $7 million from his endorsements. Here is Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; net worth in the last five years. Year Net Worth 2024 Approx $90 million 2023 Approx $68 million 2022 Approx $55 million 2021 Approx $43 million 2020 Approx $30 million Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; college career Patrick Mahomes studied at Texas Tech University. While he did get offers from Rice and Houston as well, it was ultimately the Red Raiders that witnessed the growth of this star athlete. During his time at the university, he would split his hours between the Texas Tech baseball team and the football team. Where one witnessed him starting as a promising quarterback, the other showcased his skills as a relief pitcher. For the years 2014 and 2015, he traversed between these two roles and even received a selection offer from the Detroit Tigers in the 37th round of the 2014 draft. However, he soon made a clear choice to work toward his football career and focus on it, and in the year 2016, he bid goodbye to baseball. His time at Texas Tech saw the rise of a star. In his freshman year, he made his season highlight by displaying a career game in just his fourth start passing for a Big 12 freshman 598 yards record. He also tied a Big 12 freshman record with only one interception and six touchdown passes. Eventually, his hard work paid off as he began his sophomore year in the role of a starting QB for his team. The highlights of his tenure that year were the established ten games that saw him going over 350 passing yards in addition to the four games where he went over 400. In the NCAA rankings, Patrick Mahomes shared the ninth berth nationally for rushing touchdowns among quarterbacks. These stats allowed him to become the first Texas Tech QB with multiple rushing touchdowns in a game since 2009 against UTEP. NORMAN, OK \u0026#8211; OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes II #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders throws a pass against the Oklahoma Sooners on October 24, 2015, at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Jackson Laizure/Getty Images) The junior year of Patrick Mahomes again turned out to be a big hit. He went on to become the nation\u0026#8217;s leading passer during his final season as a Red Raider. In just 12 games, he led the country with 5052 passing yards and 12th QB in FBS history to throw for 5000 yards in a season. Additionally, registering his name in the NCAA record books, he tied for single-game passing yards (734), and in the game against Oklahoma with a 66-59 winning score recorded the most combined yards of total offense with 1708 combined passing yards. Other NCAA rankings asserted him as the nation\u0026#8217;s leader in total offense per game (442.7), his excellence in passing yards per game (421.0), points responsible for (318), and points responsible for per game (26.5). The result of his performance on the gridiron helped him gain numerous accolades, including the DraftSammy Baugh Trophy and the 10th Academic All-America selection in school history. Eventually, this brilliance of the football player helped him get drafted in the National Football League. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; NFL draft and rookie season Since selecting Todd Blackledge (1983), Patrick Mahomes was the first quarterback selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round. His journey to enter the Chiefdom was accelerated when he gave up his last year of college eligibility and registered for the NFL draft. This step in his career was announced by Patrick Mahomes himself on January 3, 2017. As predicted by the majority of experts, Patrick Mahomes became one of the most looked-out picks for many teams. A total of 28 NFL teams were present on his pro day at Texas Tech and he received the most official team visits for any prospect in 2017. In the end, it was the 3-time Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs that picked Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL draft in the first round, overall 10th. He was signed for guaranteed four years with a $16.42 million contract accompanied a by $10.1 million signing bonus, per NFL. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; rookie career positioned him in the shoes of a backup for Alex Smith. Eventually, Smith was rested to test things with the rookie QB, and Mahomes got his big break. It was during the Week 17 game against the Broncos, where the Chiefs won the match 27-24. Patrick Mahomes inscribed 284 yards with one interception to his name and completed 22 out of 35 passes. This was the only game the young player made an appearance in that season, accumulating a passer rating of 76.4, and grabbing his team\u0026#8217;s confidence. His predecessor was then traded to the formerly-called Washington Redskins. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; breakout season (2018) It was in 2018, on January 30, that the Kansas City Chiefs made it public that they had agreed to trade Alex Smith to make way for a fresh start with a new QB. This paved the way for Patrick Mahomes as the starting quarterback for the squad. From there on, the NFL world witnessed the rise of Mahomes. The season registered 5097 passing yards for Patrick Mahomes with 50 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions. Astonishingly, his first career touchdown resulted from a 58-yard pass to WR Tyreek Hill in the first quarter of the match. These numbers allowed him to break the NFL record for most touchdown passes by a QB in his first three career games. Following this record-shattering performance, Mahomes once again outdid himself against the Steelers and bagged a second consecutive AFC Offensive Player of the Week title. KANSAS CITY, MO \u0026#8211; OCTOBER 21: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) prepares to enter the field prior to the NFL American Football Herren USA football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 21, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire) NFL: OCT 21 Bengals at Chiefs PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxDENxONLY Icon1810210752 Since Tom Brady in 2011, Mahomes became the first QB to start a season with successive Player of the Week awards. While he added his name to the list along with legendary Brady, another historical feat was en route for Mahomes. Thanks to his throw over 5000 yards, Patrick Mahomes became the only QB in history to accomplish these numbers at both college and National Football League levels in a single season. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; Super Bowl success The 2019 season saw a dominant performance from the Chiefs on the gridiron. The Mahomes-led team fought with resilience against the Jimmy Garoppolo-directed San Francisco 49ers. Initially, what was a tie, followed by a lead from the 49ers at 20-10, was eventually converted into a triumph in the last six minutes of the game. The Chiefs scored 21 points and outperformed their rivals, with Mahomes gaining the title of the Super Bowl MVP title. Over the next two years, the athlete once again showcased the talent he and his team possess. They reached close to the Super Bowl trophy in 2020 and 2021. Alas! Both the seasons did not register that close-at-hand titles. During the LV Super Bowl, the men in red were defeated by Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which the Bucs overpowered the Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes completed 26 of 49 passes and was sacked three times. Despite that, his fourth-quarter pass to receiver Darrel Williams was one of the highlights of the game, given its accuracy. The LVII season of the NFL witnessed a high point in Mahomes\u0026#8217; career once again. He was able to ascend to another Super Bowl title with an essentially staggering performance. Clashing against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Chiefs overturned the disadvantage of the first half into a victory at 38-35. With 21 completed passes out of 27 for 182 yards and 3 TDs, Patrick Mahomes earned his second Super Bowl ring. The Super Bowl LVII, thus, helped him win his second Super Bowl MVP. This was enough for the star as he went on to become the league leader in both passing yards and passing touchdowns. The Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes continued their dominance after this year too. They qualified for Super Bowl LVIII where they had a great clash with the 49ers. And after a hard-fought game in the overtime Mahomes and company got the upper hand, 25-22. This was another amazing season for the QB for which he got the Super Bowl MVP award for the third time in his career. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; contract extension and ongoing success The fifth-year option on Mahomes\u0026#8217; contract was established on April 30, 2020. In the following July, the QB signed a major 10-year deal with the Chiefs extending through the 2031 season. The extension was $477M worth with another $26M as possible bonuses. Therefore, accounting for a total of $503 million. Once the deal was signed, it became the largest contract in American professional sports history, leaving behind the 12-year-old $426.5M contract of Mike Trout with the Los Angeles Angels. However, soon, on March 12, 2021, Patrick Mahomes revamped his contract with the Chiefs. This step was taken to save $17 million in salary cap space for the Chiefs. Last year, on September 18, once again Mahomes\u0026#8217; contract was restructured. According to the reports, he would get $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026, the most lucrative salary in NFL history over a 4-season duration. The 2020 season (LV) witnessed Patrick Mahomes and his side facing a staggering challenge in the form of Tom Brady and co. as they thumped a solid victory over the Kansas City team, with a final score of 31-9. Patrick Mahomes was not able to secure even a single touchdown in the game, while his counterpart Brady scored 3 crucial ones. The team was only able to score 9 points through field goals, reflecting the consistent control displayed by the Bucs\u0026#8217; defense. However, the LVII saw a massive comeback from the Missouri side, as the season was one of the apogees for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. From week 1, the team showcased their prowess. This allowed Mahomes to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Additionally, he finished the regular season with an impressive e 5250 yards, 41 TDs, and a 105.2 QB rating. He also earned his fifth Pro Bowl place for the last season, as the 5250 passing yards helped Mahomes break his own Chiefs\u0026#8217; franchise record. The season saw Mahomes winning his second career NFL MVP alongside his second Super Bowl MVP as well. He became the first one to grab both titles for the first time since 1999 when Kurt Warner gained the honorable achievements. Under the leadership of Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs side has made an appearance in five consecutive AFC championship games. He has grabbed three conference titles for his team, besides the two famous Super Bowl victories. The ESPN Commentator and former columnist for The Washington Post, Michael Wilbon, had praised Patrick Mahomes after his second Super Bowl victory. Wilbon had been assertive in his appreciation of the standard Mahomes is setting, and while he still placed his at number 4 or 5 in the all-time list of QBs, the journalist was quick to mention how there is no doubt about Mahomes being successful in overcoming others in his coming years. Stephen A. Smith, a sports journalist and analyst for ESPN, in the same conversation with Wilbon, was quick to state how Mahomes, per him, reaches \u0026#8220;no lower than 3\u0026#8221; in the all-time QB list. He highlighted how the first five years of his NFL career are answered enough to anyone who questions his credibility, along with the way the QB has been carrying his team despite facing a loss against a veteran like Tom Brady in the final stage during the 2020 season. Journalist Bill Barnwell is a famous name who backs the entry of Mahomes into the discussion of already being a GOAT for his position. According to Barnwell, \u0026#8220;If thereâ€™s anybody out there who is off to a special start to his career, it has to be Mahomes, right? He already has two Super Bowl titles, three Super Bowl appearances, and two regular-season MVP awards after just five seasons as a starter. He has thrown for 24,241 yards through six years, and that number would be even higher if he hadnâ€™t sat behind Alex Smith during his 2017 rookie campaign.\u0026#8221; He also became only the third quarterback to win multiple Super Bowl and regular season MVPs, joining Tom Brady and Joe Montana on the list. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; awards and achievements AP Most Valuable Player (2023, 2019, 2018) Best NFL Player ESPY Award (2023, 2019) Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award (2019) Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2020) AFC Offensive Player of the Week (2021) NFL Honors \u0026#8211; FedEx Air Player of the Year (2019) Best Male Athlete ESPY Award (2023) Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year (2021) AP NFL All-Pro First Team \u0026#8211; Offense (2022, 2018) NFC Offensive Player of the Week In 2019, he helped the Kansas City Chiefs to enter the Super Bowl LIV. The intense match against the San Francisco 49ers witnessed the Red Army in the final race for the Super Bowl first time in five decades. Ultimately, the team conquered the victory, and the QB Mahomes was given the title of the Super Bowl MVP. Mahomes evolved into the youngest QB and third-youngest player in NFL history to achieve the Super Bowl MVP title. Contributing to this triumph, Patrick Mahomes threw for 286 yards and managed two TDs in the game against the 49ers. His overall TDs for the season were 36, covering 4,932 yards in 17 games along with having a passer rating of 106.5 overall. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; professional ventures Other than the sponsorships and endorsements, Mahomes is known for being big on investments, especially in the field of sports. Back in August 2020, he grabbed a part in the ownership of the famous MLB team, Kansas City Royals. While the details of the stake he purchased were unclear, his role remains consistent despite the number shown on papers. Alongside this, he also co-owns the Kansas City Current, a professional women\u0026#8217;s soccer team, with his wife Brittany Mahomes. The football player also joined his teammate Travis Kelce, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, along with Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy in investing in the F1 team Alpine for about $211 million this year. With his interest in the wellness of athletes and others, Mahomes also has a share in Whoop, a band that tracks the fitness of a person only by them wearing it. Besides that, he is also a part of Hyperice, a company focused on sports recovery, developing massage guns and therapy devices for their clients. While the first brand received its peak value of $3.6 billion in 2021, Hyperice continued to gain investments from all around, gaining $100 million in capital in 2023. His wife, Brittany Matthews also harbors a strong passion for sports and business. She spent four years at the University of Tyler, where she pursued her passion for soccer by joining the University of Tyler Patriots. It was the women\u0026#8217;s soccer team of the school. Matthews had 31 goals to her name, which ranked her among the leading goal scorers of her team. Proving to be a true asset for her side, during her senior year with the Patriots, she scored 22 goals as a forward and grabbed an honor of recognition overall among different states. LUBBOCK, TEXAS \u0026#8211; OCTOBER 29: Patrick Mahomes II is inducted into the Texas Tech Red Raiders Ring of Honor at halftime of a game against the Baylor Bears at Jones AT\u0026amp;T Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty Images) Soon after exiting from her University, Matthews was offered a professional deal in soccer, which she accepted. She became a part of the Icelandic pro team, UMF Afturelding/Fram, after this and secured a championship trophy in her only season with the European team. However, prioritizing her role besides Patrick Mahomes, the soccer star decided to retire from the sport in 2017 just as her then-boyfriend joined the NFL. Yet, the exit from the field as a professional player did not mean her disconnect from the sport. Brittany, in 2020, became the co-owner of the National Womenâ€™s Soccer League team, the Kansas City Current. While she started by owning it with Chris Long, an NFL defensive end, she was soon joined in as a co-owner by her husband in 2023. She currently stands at a net worth of $10 million with all her companies and business ownership. Patrick Mahomes, alongside all the business ventures mentioned initially, has also been involved in a Netflix production show, called \u0026#8216;Quarterback\u0026#8217; series. It was a show focusing on an in-depth look into the sport of football, with special attention on the role of quarterbacks. The two other QBs who appeared in the documentary alongside Mahomes were Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. The show premiered on Netflix on July 12, 20223, marking the first collaboration between NFL and Netflix. It was a reflection of the behind-the-scenes scenario of the greatest moments of the 2022-23 season. Patrick Mahomes was selected for his supreme performance in the Super Bowl LVII, leading his team to a nail-biting victory along with winning the Regular season MVP award and Super Bowl MVP award. The Producers behind the unfiltered show were NFL Films, Omaha Productions, and 2 PM Productions. While Omaha Productions is owned by former NFL QB Peyton Manning, it is the Chiefs\u0026#8217; current captain and quarterback who is the name behind the 2 PM production studio. The name of the studio is dedicated to Patrick Mahomes as well, as the title 2 PM was given to him by his teammates, after knowing that he is named after his father. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; offseason activities and golf Patrick Mahomes is a man of multiple talents and interests. When he is not throwing a ball on the gridiron, the QB can be witnessed taking part in various sports. From Golf to Basketball to F1, Mahomes shows his inclination to different types of games. Even his father\u0026#8217;s sport Baseball hosts his attention, especially from a business point of view, with him owning the Kansas City Royals. His parents are often seen present at various important moments of his life along with the celebration that follows it. Yet, most of his time away from the gridiron is spent with his beautiful wife and two precious children. The past summer itself, Patrick Mahomes spent time with his family and took his little princess hiking in his backpack. The pictures all over Brittany Mahomes\u0026#8217; social media page reflect the family-man side of the football player. Before that, he had also taken them on a getaway vacation in Hawaii, which also included the Aloha Golf Classic, a charity tournament hosted by his foundation 15 and the Mahomies. Besides his wife and kids, his mother Randi Martin, and sister Mia Randall were also seen in the pictures from the event. Golf remains the biggest part of Mahomes\u0026#8217; offseason time, with a handicap of 7.7, per golf.com. His admiration and love for the sport even led him to build a small backyard par-3 hole. His interest in the sport had also led him to the 8 AM Golf Invitational, hosted by singer Justin Timberlake. Mahomes was once again accompanied by his TE Kelce, who put up a great performance to defeat actress Kathryn Newton and actor Chace Crawford by one shot. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; name is a common one to be found on any celebrity sports event, especially golf connected. At \u0026#8216;The Match\u0026#8217;, which is a series of exhibitions and challenge games played by famous golfers and other athletes, Patrick Mahomes participated with his teammate Travis Kelce by his side. They were playing against the NBA stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson during the eighth iteration of the event. The NFL duo were exceptional on the course, defeating the NBA icons in a classy clash by 3\u0026amp;2. While the initial expectation was of Curry being dominant in the clash due to his prominent name in the golfing field, matters soon took an unexpected turn when Mahomes and Kelce were able to secure a birdie, in the beginning half itself, securing a 4-up lead. In the sixth iteration, Patrick Mahomes participated alongside fellow QB Josh Allen. However, they fell short against the legends of the NFL world, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u0026#8211; JUNE 01: (L-R) Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Tom Brady pose for a photo prior to Capital One\u0026#8217;s The Match VI \u0026#8211; Brady \u0026amp; Rodgers v Allen \u0026amp; Mahomes at Wynn Golf Club on June 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images for The Match) Patrick Mahomes has further extended his passion for golf by participating in the American Century Championship for 4 consecutive years. The tournament hosts various celebrities, singers, and athletes, making it a highly competitive stage to perform on. In the 2023 edition, at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Mahomes II finished 62nd on the overall list, dragging him back 11 places as compared to his 2022 performance, where he finished at 51. Â His performance was comparatively better in 2021 and 2020, where he ended up at T50 and T38 respectively. Instagram @patrickmahomes Twitter @PatrickMahomes FAQs Q: What is Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; salary? A: $45 million. Q: What is the logo of Patrick Mahomes? A: Gladiator. Q: What is Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; famous quote? A: \u0026#8220;Every experience, good or bad, you have to learn from.\u0026#8221; Q: How many MVPs does Patrick Mahomes have? A: Patrick Mahomes has won the MVP award twice in his career. Q: Who is the Super Bowl 58 MVP? 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Kansas City GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Missouri USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJayxBiggerstaffx 20250118_gma_ba4_0061 Patrick Mahomes is the starting QB for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He has led his team three times to become the Super Bowl Champions and in the past five years, Super Bowl LIX will be his fifth appearance. In 2017, Mahomes registered his name in the NFL draft and got selected as the overall tenth pick by the Chiefs. His accomplishments and achievements in the NFL arena have made him one of the best quarterbacks in history and might register his name in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, eventually. Full Name Patrick Lavon Mahomes II Popular Name(or nickname if any) Magic, Showtime Birth Date September 17, 1995 Birth Place Tyler, Texas, U.S Height 6â€™2 (1.88 m) Weight 225 lbs Parents Pat Mahomes and Randi Martin Siblings Jackson Mahomes, Mia Randall (half-sister), Zoe Mahomes (half-sister), Graham Walker (half-brother) Nationality American Ethnicity Mixed race Net Worth Approximately $70 million Spouse Brittany Mahomes Relationship/Marital Status Married (2022) Children 2 (Sterling and Bronze) Profession NFL quarterback Team Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; background and early career Patrick Lavon Mahomes II was born on September 17, 1995, to his parents Patrick Mahomes Sr. and Randi Martin. He was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, United States. While his father is of African-American descent and his mother is Caucasian, both of them were raised in Texas as well. Patrick Mahomes II shares more than just his name with his father. Pat Mahomes Sr. is a famous former MLB pitcher, known for his prolific career with various teams during his more than a decade-long career in the league(1992-2003). The American Baseball star was born on August 9, 1970, and was a part of the athletic world from his high school days. He played varied sports like Basketball, Football, and Baseball, finally choosing to lean toward the MLB for his professional calling. CINCINNATI, OH \u0026#8211; DECEMBER 04: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes 15 walks off the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 4, 2022, at the Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA DEC 04 Chiefs at Bengals Icon221204102 It was these athletic genes that he passed on to his quarterback son as well, who for most of his high school remained interested in following his father\u0026#8217;s footsteps onto the baseball diamond. But the story soon turned around when Mahomes II turned down a crucial offer. He prioritized football as his aim early on in his college life, which per his father was something \u0026#8220;he fell in love with.\u0026#8221;Â Pat Mahomes Sr. himself retired from the league in 2003, exiting the baseball field as a player fully in 2009. Post that he has been letting his son carry forth the legacy of their name in the sports world. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; personal life and faith Patrick Mahomes met Brittany Lynne Matthews when they were at the same high school (Whitehouse) in Texas. In 2012, they started dating each other, but a year later, they had to attend two different colleges. Yet, they remained together. In 2017, both Matthews and Mahomes turned professional. While Patrick Mahomes entered the loud gridiron, Brittany went on to join a professional soccer team. The only hurdle was that both individuals resided in two different countries- Patrick Mahomes in the USA for the Kansas City Chiefs and Brittany Matthews in Iceland for UMF Afturelding. Following the Chiefs ring ceremony held for the Superbowl, in September 2020, Patrick Mahomes proposed to Brittany Matthews at Arrowhead Stadium. They finally got married in March 2022 in Maui, Hawaii. This private wedding occurred after 10 years of them being together and 1 and a half years of them being engaged. About a year back, on Feb 21, 2021, the couple welcomed their first child- a daughter named Sterling. After their marriage, on Nov 28, 2022, they were blessed with another child- Bronze Lavon Mahomes III. After that, the couple welcomed their third kid- Golden Raye Mahomes on January 12, 2025. NFL, American Football \u0026#8211; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes, holding their 2 years old daughter Sterling Mahomes (L) and 8 months old son Bronze Mahomes (R) | Image Rights: Imago\u0026#8220;Credit: Imago\u0026#8221; Besides his family, Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; faith guides him in his life. Despite his popularity through football, his belief as a Christian remains strong. Patrick Mahomes has never shied away from expressing his faith, and the evidence of the same is in his pre-game rituals. Before his Super Bowl success in 2023, Mahomes revealed \u0026#8220;I always ask God to lead me in the right direction.\u0026#8221; As an evangelical Christian, he has been devout since his middle school days and has made a personal routine to spend a good amount of time in prayers before each game. The pictures of him even kneeling on the field are a part of the same ritual. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; net worth in 2025 The quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, has an approximate net worth of $90 million currently, with a salary contribution of $52.65 million. While he started his NFL contract making only $555,000 a year as a rookie player, his 10-year deal with the team solidified his presence along with the money he gained. He went on to grab a deal worth $45 million per year in July 2020, making him the first professional athlete in the world to sign a deal holding the value of half a billion dollars. The recent update in his contract, though, caused a further boost to his financial value. He secured a four-year deal, leaning toward making $210.6 million with the Chiefs. This deal of 4 years is set to be updated in 2026. Other than his contract with the Kansas City team, the QB earns around $7 million from his endorsements. Here is Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; net worth in the last five years. Year Net Worth 2024 Approx $90 million 2023 Approx $68 million 2022 Approx $55 million 2021 Approx $43 million 2020 Approx $30 million Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; college career Patrick Mahomes studied at Texas Tech University. While he did get offers from Rice and Houston as well, it was ultimately the Red Raiders that witnessed the growth of this star athlete. During his time at the university, he would split his hours between the Texas Tech baseball team and the football team. Where one witnessed him starting as a promising quarterback, the other showcased his skills as a relief pitcher. For the years 2014 and 2015, he traversed between these two roles and even received a selection offer from the Detroit Tigers in the 37th round of the 2014 draft. However, he soon made a clear choice to work toward his football career and focus on it, and in the year 2016, he bid goodbye to baseball. His time at Texas Tech saw the rise of a star. In his freshman year, he made his season highlight by displaying a career game in just his fourth start passing for a Big 12 freshman 598 yards record. He also tied a Big 12 freshman record with only one interception and six touchdown passes. Eventually, his hard work paid off as he began his sophomore year in the role of a starting QB for his team. The highlights of his tenure that year were the established ten games that saw him going over 350 passing yards in addition to the four games where he went over 400. In the NCAA rankings, Patrick Mahomes shared the ninth berth nationally for rushing touchdowns among quarterbacks. These stats allowed him to become the first Texas Tech QB with multiple rushing touchdowns in a game since 2009 against UTEP. NORMAN, OK \u0026#8211; OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes II #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders throws a pass against the Oklahoma Sooners on October 24, 2015, at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Jackson Laizure/Getty Images) The junior year of Patrick Mahomes again turned out to be a big hit. He went on to become the nation\u0026#8217;s leading passer during his final season as a Red Raider. In just 12 games, he led the country with 5052 passing yards and 12th QB in FBS history to throw for 5000 yards in a season. Additionally, registering his name in the NCAA record books, he tied for single-game passing yards (734), and in the game against Oklahoma with a 66-59 winning score recorded the most combined yards of total offense with 1708 combined passing yards. Other NCAA rankings asserted him as the nation\u0026#8217;s leader in total offense per game (442.7), his excellence in passing yards per game (421.0), points responsible for (318), and points responsible for per game (26.5). The result of his performance on the gridiron helped him gain numerous accolades, including the DraftSammy Baugh Trophy and the 10th Academic All-America selection in school history. Eventually, this brilliance of the football player helped him get drafted in the National Football League. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; NFL draft and rookie season Since selecting Todd Blackledge (1983), Patrick Mahomes was the first quarterback selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round. His journey to enter the Chiefdom was accelerated when he gave up his last year of college eligibility and registered for the NFL draft. This step in his career was announced by Patrick Mahomes himself on January 3, 2017. As predicted by the majority of experts, Patrick Mahomes became one of the most looked-out picks for many teams. A total of 28 NFL teams were present on his pro day at Texas Tech and he received the most official team visits for any prospect in 2017. In the end, it was the 3-time Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs that picked Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL draft in the first round, overall 10th. He was signed for guaranteed four years with a $16.42 million contract accompanied a by $10.1 million signing bonus, per NFL. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; rookie career positioned him in the shoes of a backup for Alex Smith. Eventually, Smith was rested to test things with the rookie QB, and Mahomes got his big break. It was during the Week 17 game against the Broncos, where the Chiefs won the match 27-24. Patrick Mahomes inscribed 284 yards with one interception to his name and completed 22 out of 35 passes. This was the only game the young player made an appearance in that season, accumulating a passer rating of 76.4, and grabbing his team\u0026#8217;s confidence. His predecessor was then traded to the formerly-called Washington Redskins. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; breakout season (2018) It was in 2018, on January 30, that the Kansas City Chiefs made it public that they had agreed to trade Alex Smith to make way for a fresh start with a new QB. This paved the way for Patrick Mahomes as the starting quarterback for the squad. From there on, the NFL world witnessed the rise of Mahomes. The season registered 5097 passing yards for Patrick Mahomes with 50 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions. Astonishingly, his first career touchdown resulted from a 58-yard pass to WR Tyreek Hill in the first quarter of the match. These numbers allowed him to break the NFL record for most touchdown passes by a QB in his first three career games. Following this record-shattering performance, Mahomes once again outdid himself against the Steelers and bagged a second consecutive AFC Offensive Player of the Week title. KANSAS CITY, MO \u0026#8211; OCTOBER 21: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) prepares to enter the field prior to the NFL American Football Herren USA football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 21, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire) NFL: OCT 21 Bengals at Chiefs PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxDENxONLY Icon1810210752 Since Tom Brady in 2011, Mahomes became the first QB to start a season with successive Player of the Week awards. While he added his name to the list along with legendary Brady, another historical feat was en route for Mahomes. Thanks to his throw over 5000 yards, Patrick Mahomes became the only QB in history to accomplish these numbers at both college and National Football League levels in a single season. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; Super Bowl success The 2019 season saw a dominant performance from the Chiefs on the gridiron. The Mahomes-led team fought with resilience against the Jimmy Garoppolo-directed San Francisco 49ers. Initially, what was a tie, followed by a lead from the 49ers at 20-10, was eventually converted into a triumph in the last six minutes of the game. The Chiefs scored 21 points and outperformed their rivals, with Mahomes gaining the title of the Super Bowl MVP title. Over the next two years, the athlete once again showcased the talent he and his team possess. They reached close to the Super Bowl trophy in 2020 and 2021. Alas! Both the seasons did not register that close-at-hand titles. During the LV Super Bowl, the men in red were defeated by Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which the Bucs overpowered the Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes completed 26 of 49 passes and was sacked three times. Despite that, his fourth-quarter pass to receiver Darrel Williams was one of the highlights of the game, given its accuracy. The LVII season of the NFL witnessed a high point in Mahomes\u0026#8217; career once again. He was able to ascend to another Super Bowl title with an essentially staggering performance. Clashing against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Chiefs overturned the disadvantage of the first half into a victory at 38-35. With 21 completed passes out of 27 for 182 yards and 3 TDs, Patrick Mahomes earned his second Super Bowl ring. The Super Bowl LVII, thus, helped him win his second Super Bowl MVP. This was enough for the star as he went on to become the league leader in both passing yards and passing touchdowns. The Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes continued their dominance after this year too. They qualified for Super Bowl LVIII where they had a great clash with the 49ers. And after a hard-fought game in the overtime Mahomes and company got the upper hand, 25-22. This was another amazing season for the QB for which he got the Super Bowl MVP award for the third time in his career. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; contract extension and ongoing success The fifth-year option on Mahomes\u0026#8217; contract was established on April 30, 2020. In the following July, the QB signed a major 10-year deal with the Chiefs extending through the 2031 season. The extension was $477M worth with another $26M as possible bonuses. Therefore, accounting for a total of $503 million. Once the deal was signed, it became the largest contract in American professional sports history, leaving behind the 12-year-old $426.5M contract of Mike Trout with the Los Angeles Angels. However, soon, on March 12, 2021, Patrick Mahomes revamped his contract with the Chiefs. This step was taken to save $17 million in salary cap space for the Chiefs. Last year, on September 18, once again Mahomes\u0026#8217; contract was restructured. According to the reports, he would get $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026, the most lucrative salary in NFL history over a 4-season duration. The 2020 season (LV) witnessed Patrick Mahomes and his side facing a staggering challenge in the form of Tom Brady and co. as they thumped a solid victory over the Kansas City team, with a final score of 31-9. Patrick Mahomes was not able to secure even a single touchdown in the game, while his counterpart Brady scored 3 crucial ones. The team was only able to score 9 points through field goals, reflecting the consistent control displayed by the Bucs\u0026#8217; defense. However, the LVII saw a massive comeback from the Missouri side, as the season was one of the apogees for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. From week 1, the team showcased their prowess. This allowed Mahomes to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Additionally, he finished the regular season with an impressive e 5250 yards, 41 TDs, and a 105.2 QB rating. He also earned his fifth Pro Bowl place for the last season, as the 5250 passing yards helped Mahomes break his own Chiefs\u0026#8217; franchise record. The season saw Mahomes winning his second career NFL MVP alongside his second Super Bowl MVP as well. He became the first one to grab both titles for the first time since 1999 when Kurt Warner gained the honorable achievements. Under the leadership of Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs side has made an appearance in five consecutive AFC championship games. He has grabbed three conference titles for his team, besides the two famous Super Bowl victories. The ESPN Commentator and former columnist for The Washington Post, Michael Wilbon, had praised Patrick Mahomes after his second Super Bowl victory. Wilbon had been assertive in his appreciation of the standard Mahomes is setting, and while he still placed his at number 4 or 5 in the all-time list of QBs, the journalist was quick to mention how there is no doubt about Mahomes being successful in overcoming others in his coming years. Stephen A. Smith, a sports journalist and analyst for ESPN, in the same conversation with Wilbon, was quick to state how Mahomes, per him, reaches \u0026#8220;no lower than 3\u0026#8221; in the all-time QB list. He highlighted how the first five years of his NFL career are answered enough to anyone who questions his credibility, along with the way the QB has been carrying his team despite facing a loss against a veteran like Tom Brady in the final stage during the 2020 season. Journalist Bill Barnwell is a famous name who backs the entry of Mahomes into the discussion of already being a GOAT for his position. According to Barnwell, \u0026#8220;If thereâ€™s anybody out there who is off to a special start to his career, it has to be Mahomes, right? He already has two Super Bowl titles, three Super Bowl appearances, and two regular-season MVP awards after just five seasons as a starter. He has thrown for 24,241 yards through six years, and that number would be even higher if he hadnâ€™t sat behind Alex Smith during his 2017 rookie campaign.\u0026#8221; He also became only the third quarterback to win multiple Super Bowl and regular season MVPs, joining Tom Brady and Joe Montana on the list. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; awards and achievements AP Most Valuable Player (2023, 2019, 2018) Best NFL Player ESPY Award (2023, 2019) Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award (2019) Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2020) AFC Offensive Player of the Week (2021) NFL Honors \u0026#8211; FedEx Air Player of the Year (2019) Best Male Athlete ESPY Award (2023) Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year (2021) AP NFL All-Pro First Team \u0026#8211; Offense (2022, 2018) NFC Offensive Player of the Week In 2019, he helped the Kansas City Chiefs to enter the Super Bowl LIV. The intense match against the San Francisco 49ers witnessed the Red Army in the final race for the Super Bowl first time in five decades. Ultimately, the team conquered the victory, and the QB Mahomes was given the title of the Super Bowl MVP. Mahomes evolved into the youngest QB and third-youngest player in NFL history to achieve the Super Bowl MVP title. Contributing to this triumph, Patrick Mahomes threw for 286 yards and managed two TDs in the game against the 49ers. His overall TDs for the season were 36, covering 4,932 yards in 17 games along with having a passer rating of 106.5 overall. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; professional ventures Other than the sponsorships and endorsements, Mahomes is known for being big on investments, especially in the field of sports. Back in August 2020, he grabbed a part in the ownership of the famous MLB team, Kansas City Royals. While the details of the stake he purchased were unclear, his role remains consistent despite the number shown on papers. Alongside this, he also co-owns the Kansas City Current, a professional women\u0026#8217;s soccer team, with his wife Brittany Mahomes. The football player also joined his teammate Travis Kelce, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, along with Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy in investing in the F1 team Alpine for about $211 million this year. With his interest in the wellness of athletes and others, Mahomes also has a share in Whoop, a band that tracks the fitness of a person only by them wearing it. Besides that, he is also a part of Hyperice, a company focused on sports recovery, developing massage guns and therapy devices for their clients. While the first brand received its peak value of $3.6 billion in 2021, Hyperice continued to gain investments from all around, gaining $100 million in capital in 2023. His wife, Brittany Matthews also harbors a strong passion for sports and business. She spent four years at the University of Tyler, where she pursued her passion for soccer by joining the University of Tyler Patriots. It was the women\u0026#8217;s soccer team of the school. Matthews had 31 goals to her name, which ranked her among the leading goal scorers of her team. Proving to be a true asset for her side, during her senior year with the Patriots, she scored 22 goals as a forward and grabbed an honor of recognition overall among different states. LUBBOCK, TEXAS \u0026#8211; OCTOBER 29: Patrick Mahomes II is inducted into the Texas Tech Red Raiders Ring of Honor at halftime of a game against the Baylor Bears at Jones AT\u0026amp;T Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty Images) Soon after exiting from her University, Matthews was offered a professional deal in soccer, which she accepted. She became a part of the Icelandic pro team, UMF Afturelding/Fram, after this and secured a championship trophy in her only season with the European team. However, prioritizing her role besides Patrick Mahomes, the soccer star decided to retire from the sport in 2017 just as her then-boyfriend joined the NFL. Yet, the exit from the field as a professional player did not mean her disconnect from the sport. Brittany, in 2020, became the co-owner of the National Womenâ€™s Soccer League team, the Kansas City Current. While she started by owning it with Chris Long, an NFL defensive end, she was soon joined in as a co-owner by her husband in 2023. She currently stands at a net worth of $10 million with all her companies and business ownership. Patrick Mahomes, alongside all the business ventures mentioned initially, has also been involved in a Netflix production show, called \u0026#8216;Quarterback\u0026#8217; series. It was a show focusing on an in-depth look into the sport of football, with special attention on the role of quarterbacks. The two other QBs who appeared in the documentary alongside Mahomes were Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. The show premiered on Netflix on July 12, 20223, marking the first collaboration between NFL and Netflix. It was a reflection of the behind-the-scenes scenario of the greatest moments of the 2022-23 season. Patrick Mahomes was selected for his supreme performance in the Super Bowl LVII, leading his team to a nail-biting victory along with winning the Regular season MVP award and Super Bowl MVP award. The Producers behind the unfiltered show were NFL Films, Omaha Productions, and 2 PM Productions. While Omaha Productions is owned by former NFL QB Peyton Manning, it is the Chiefs\u0026#8217; current captain and quarterback who is the name behind the 2 PM production studio. The name of the studio is dedicated to Patrick Mahomes as well, as the title 2 PM was given to him by his teammates, after knowing that he is named after his father. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; offseason activities and golf Patrick Mahomes is a man of multiple talents and interests. When he is not throwing a ball on the gridiron, the QB can be witnessed taking part in various sports. From Golf to Basketball to F1, Mahomes shows his inclination to different types of games. Even his father\u0026#8217;s sport Baseball hosts his attention, especially from a business point of view, with him owning the Kansas City Royals. His parents are often seen present at various important moments of his life along with the celebration that follows it. Yet, most of his time away from the gridiron is spent with his beautiful wife and two precious children. The past summer itself, Patrick Mahomes spent time with his family and took his little princess hiking in his backpack. The pictures all over Brittany Mahomes\u0026#8217; social media page reflect the family-man side of the football player. Before that, he had also taken them on a getaway vacation in Hawaii, which also included the Aloha Golf Classic, a charity tournament hosted by his foundation 15 and the Mahomies. Besides his wife and kids, his mother Randi Martin, and sister Mia Randall were also seen in the pictures from the event. Golf remains the biggest part of Mahomes\u0026#8217; offseason time, with a handicap of 7.7, per golf.com. His admiration and love for the sport even led him to build a small backyard par-3 hole. His interest in the sport had also led him to the 8 AM Golf Invitational, hosted by singer Justin Timberlake. Mahomes was once again accompanied by his TE Kelce, who put up a great performance to defeat actress Kathryn Newton and actor Chace Crawford by one shot. Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; name is a common one to be found on any celebrity sports event, especially golf connected. At \u0026#8216;The Match\u0026#8217;, which is a series of exhibitions and challenge games played by famous golfers and other athletes, Patrick Mahomes participated with his teammate Travis Kelce by his side. They were playing against the NBA stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson during the eighth iteration of the event. The NFL duo were exceptional on the course, defeating the NBA icons in a classy clash by 3\u0026amp;2. While the initial expectation was of Curry being dominant in the clash due to his prominent name in the golfing field, matters soon took an unexpected turn when Mahomes and Kelce were able to secure a birdie, in the beginning half itself, securing a 4-up lead. In the sixth iteration, Patrick Mahomes participated alongside fellow QB Josh Allen. However, they fell short against the legends of the NFL world, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u0026#8211; JUNE 01: (L-R) Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Tom Brady pose for a photo prior to Capital One\u0026#8217;s The Match VI \u0026#8211; Brady \u0026amp; Rodgers v Allen \u0026amp; Mahomes at Wynn Golf Club on June 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images for The Match) Patrick Mahomes has further extended his passion for golf by participating in the American Century Championship for 4 consecutive years. The tournament hosts various celebrities, singers, and athletes, making it a highly competitive stage to perform on. In the 2023 edition, at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Mahomes II finished 62nd on the overall list, dragging him back 11 places as compared to his 2022 performance, where he finished at 51. Â His performance was comparatively better in 2021 and 2020, where he ended up at T50 and T38 respectively. Instagram @patrickmahomes Twitter @PatrickMahomes FAQs Q: What is Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; salary? A: $45 million. Q: What is the logo of Patrick Mahomes? A: Gladiator. Q: What is Patrick Mahomes\u0026#8217; famous quote? A: \u0026#8220;Every experience, good or bad, you have to learn from.\u0026#8221; Q: How many MVPs does Patrick Mahomes have? A: Patrick Mahomes has won the MVP award twice in his career. Q: Who is the Super Bowl 58 MVP? 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After a humbling defeat against the Bills [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/buffalo-bills/], the Chiefs [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/] are back at winning (one-score games) with their 10th win of the season. As the team, who are aiming for a three-peat, showed the Carolina Panthers how it’s done, the owners and the fandom is elated—but more so, because of one particular rookie whose antics even cost an official a hilarious bump on the head. But more on that later… For Spencer Shrader, this year was nothing spectacular. Having joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 2024, he signed with the New York Jets practice squad in October this year. However, as November rolled by, a massive decision awaited him—stay with the Jets [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nfl/new-york-jets/] or replace Chiefs’ injured kicker Harrison Butker for at least four games? He chose the Super Bowl champs (a decision that he’d come to appreciate massively), and kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Chiefs over the Panthers (30-27). Having said that, for the rookie kicker, choosing Patrick Mahomes [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/patrick-mahomes/]‘ arsenal was a decision as clear as day. In the post-game presser, the 25-year-old, who had a perfect 3-on-3 record on November 24, revealed, “I wanted to be around an elite staff, elite players, everyone is very on top of things here… I’m gaining value just by being a part of this place, being a part of this organization.” Having said that, we can surely say that the management is definitely happy—amply evident by Tavia Hunt’s reaction. Before the Panthers clash, Shrader had shared an Instagram story expressing his nervousness, that read: “Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” After the game, Tavia shared Spencer Shrader’s story with the caption [https://www.instagram.com/stories/taviahunt/3508699191579087790/], “So proud of this young man for calm under pressure and giving God the Glory in his presser!!” And how could he not stay calm under pressure? After all, this was to be one of the biggest games of his life. “I knew that I’d be getting an opportunity, so I just tried to stay calm, understand that it was going to come at some point and when it did come, I was ready. It’s been a whirlwind for sure, but I think the thing that helps in that situation is that I’m around a group of true professionals. “I couldn’t be around a better group, a better team like everyone reaching out trying to get you as comfortable as possible to set you up for a situation like this,” Shrader said. Notably, the player made all three of his field goal attempts from 25, 41 and 31 yards, and all three of his extra point attempts against the Panthers. On one particular occasion though, a viral video showed the 25-year-old attempt an extra point try. Not only did he pull it off, but what happened after was much more memorable. What are the chances that the ball lands on your head perfectly out of everywhere else? Well, ask head of field judge Dyrol Prioleau—the ball literally bounced off of his head! What’s more unique? Initially, the incident even escaped NFL’s eagle-eyed officials. After the video when viral, NFL GameDay replied to the original tweet, “Hi Mike, reaching out on behalf on NFL Media. Do own this video? If so, may we have your permission to use it on broadcast with courtesy to your account?” to which the user responded, “Hello. I was watching the game and I saw it happen and none of my friends saw that it happened. So I rewound and videoed it. You can do what you want with it. :-)” Shrader has undoubtedly become the talk of the town post Week-12. But for some Chiefs insiders, he had become a superstar long before that. The team’s special teams coordinator Dave Toub couldn’t be more appreciative, noting that Shrader had caught his eye even before he joined the league. “Every year, we rate all the kickers coming out. A lot like Butker, he was our number one guy coming out, we had him number one on our list. He was a guy obviously we targeted, we looked at and we liked him early and then he was on the practice squad, so we took a shot and got him. We’re happy we got him. He’s got a strong leg. We haven’t seen a lot of him but in practice, he’s looked really good,” he said as per Sports Illustrated. “He’s got that in him…He hit a couple of 65-yarders at practice the other day, so he’s got a really strong leg. In fact, we had to move him back when we first started out hitting extra points because he was hitting them over the net. We were losing footballs, so we had to move him back. He’s got a really, really strong leg. He’s young. He’s excited to be here and he loves the operation and everything we’ve got going,” Toub further expressed. As for the Panthers, despite being down by 11 points, they rallied to tie the game with two touchdowns. Bryce Young had one of his best games of the season. Passing for 262 yards and a touchdown, he kept the Panthers in the game late. But it’s the brilliance of Mahomes that set up the narrow win for the Chiefs. Showtime scrambled for 33 yards in the final minutes, setting up Shrader for the game-winning field goal. “Yards are more important than getting out of bounds,” the QB said, reflecting on his smart decision to keep the play alive. It seems Shrader’s IG story had an impact on the whole team, as they refused to be anxious. With the Chiefs winning five games that were decided in the final seconds, what’s next for them? WHAT’S NEXT FOR PATRICK MAHOMES AND THE CHIEFS? It was star kicker Harrison Butker’s knee injury that ensured inclusion in the Chiefs’ squad for Shrader. As the season progresses, all eyes are on him. Can he continue to fill Butker’s shoes? Sunday’s performance gives room for optimism. But Patrick Mahomes remains the backbone of this team. The Chiefs continue to rely on him to make the right calls in tough situations. The number 15 threw for 269 yards (including 60 yards rushing), adding three touchdowns to his already impressive season. The Chiefs have now won five games decided in the final seconds. With his resilience, Showtime continues to prove that no game is ever out of reach when he’s at the helm. Tight end Noah Gray also stepped up in a big way. He caught four passes for 66 yards and scored two touchdowns marking his second consecutive multi-touchdown game. Setting the bar higher, with 11,897 receiving yards, Travis Kelce moved into third place for all-time receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history. He only trails behind legends Tony Gonzalez (15,127) and Jason Witten (13,046). It’s clear that Mahomes has multiple reliable targets. But the defense has some catching up to do. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/travis-kelce-patrick-mahomes-092523-be2688eb393148a2a8b359ec426e5030-1.jpg] The Kansas City defense allowed a long 8-minute touchdown drive to start the third quarter. They held strong otherwise, especially with the Panthers’ red-zone struggles. In conclusion, the Chiefs look good heading into the final stretch of the season. They have adapted to the situation and stayed resolute. But their overreliance on Mahomes can hurt them in the long run. Especially as the team continues to win close encounters. Meanwhile, Shrader will have a few games to prove his worth, with Butker being out for a few more games. ","editorJson":{"display_name":"Monika Srivastava","user_avatar":"\u003cimg data-del=\"avatar\" src='https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Monika-150x150.png' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-96 photo ' height='96' width='96'/\u003e","user_description":"Monika Srivastava is an NFL editor at EssentiallySports. With over five years of experience as a sports writer and three years as a news editor, Monika brings her storytelling lens to the ES editorial desk. 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