Overview
Timelines
Historical Significance and Legacy
Breakout and MVP Seasons
Notable Games and Comebacks
NFL Draft and Rookie Season
Overview and main events
Super Bowl Victories and MVPs
Contract and Financial Milestones
Personal Life and Relationships
Postseason Career Highlights
Career Records and Achievements
Awards and Honors
Early Life and Education
Chronicle
Articles
Patrick Mahomes. Overview and main events
Overview and main events
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II, known as Patrick Mahomes, is an American professional football quarterback who has risen to prominence as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League (NFL). Born on September 17, 1995, in Tyler, Texas, Mahomes has achieved numerous accolades and records throughout his career, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl victories and earning several MVP awards. Here is a timeline of his significant life events and career milestones:
September 17, 1995
Birth
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II was born in Tyler, Texas, to Patrick Lavon Mahomes Sr., a former Major League Baseball pitcher, and Randi Mahomes.
2014
High School Graduation and College Enrollment
Mahomes graduated from Whitehouse High School in Smith County, Texas, where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He then enrolled in Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft, though he did not sign with the team.
2017
Entry into the NFL Draft
Mahomes chose to forgo his senior year at Texas Tech University and entered the 2017 NFL Draft. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round with the 10th overall pick.
2018
First Season as Starting Quarterback
After serving as a backup to Alex Smith during his rookie season, Mahomes became the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018. He had a breakout season, passing for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns, and was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player.
February 2, 2020
Super Bowl LIV Victory and MVP
Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl victory in 50 years, defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. He was named the Super Bowl MVP, becoming the youngest quarterback to receive this honor.
2022
Second NFL MVP and Super Bowl LVII Victory
Mahomes won his second NFL MVP award and led the Chiefs to a victory in Super Bowl LVII over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was named Super Bowl MVP for the second time, becoming the first player to win both NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same year since Kurt Warner in 1999.
2024
Third Super Bowl MVP and Super Bowl LVIII Victory
Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a victory in Super Bowl LVIII over the San Francisco 49ers and was named Super Bowl MVP for the third time. This solidified his status as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
2022-present
Personal Life and Contract
Mahomes married Brittany Mahomes in 2022, and they have two children together. He also signed a 10-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs worth approximately $503 million, one of the most lucrative contracts in sports history.
