Patrick Mahomes. NFL Draft and Rookie Season

Mahomes chose to forgo his senior year at Texas Tech and entered the 2017 NFL Draft. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 10th overall pick in the first round.

Soon after being drafted, Mahomes and three friends were robbed at gunpoint in his driveway in Tyler, Texas. The suspects were later arrested.

Mahomes served as the backup quarterback to Alex Smith during his rookie season. He made his professional debut and first start in the regular season finale against the Denver Broncos.