In this slideshow, we explore interesting facts that you may not know about NFL superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Most people know Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to six consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and four Super Bowl appearances. He is one of five quarterbacks in NFL history to win three or more Super Bowls as a starter and is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Let’s take a closer look at more unique facts about Mahomes.Mahomes, who is an evangelical Christian, says faith plays an important role in his life. “Faith is huge for me … Before every game, I walk the field and I do a prayer at the goalpost. I just thank God for those opportunities and I thank God for letting me be on a stage where I can glorify Him. The biggest thing that I pray for is that whatever happens, win or lose, success or failure, that I’m glorifying Him.” Interestingly, Mahomes was a two-sport athlete in college. He played both college football and baseball at Texas Tech, but chose to focus on football after his sophomore year. Mahomes was drafted 10th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017 and became the starter in 2018. He was originally a backup quarterback for Alex Smith, who was eventually traded to the Washington Redskins.In 2020, Mahomes signed a 10-year contract extension worth $477 million plus potential bonuses, one of the largest in sports history. On September 1, 2020, Mahomes proposed to his high school sweetheart, Brittany Matthews, at Arrowhead Stadium. Brittany is a former professional soccer player as well as a certified personal trainer. She is an owner of the Kansas City Current, a women’s soccer team. Patrick and Brittany married on March 12, 2022, and they have two children. In July 2024, they announced they were expecting their third child. During the offseason, Mahomes plays golf and has participated in several celebrity tournaments. In 2022, he took part in The Match with Josh Allen, but lost to Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. In 2023, Mahomes golfed alongside Travis Kelce to compete against Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and they won the match.
