On September 17, 1995, a future NFL superstar was born in Tyler, Texas – Patrick Lavon Mahomes II . Born to former Major League Baseball pitcher Pat Mahomes and Randi Martin, young Patrick grew up with deep Texas roots in the heart of East Texas . His biracial heritage, with his father being Black and his mother being white, would later make him a trailblazer in professional sports . Patrick attended Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse, Texas, where he excelled in multiple sports including football, baseball, and basketball – a diverse athletic background that would prove instrumental in developing his exceptional quarterback skills . As a senior, he threw for an impressive 4,619 passing yards and 50 touchdowns while also showcasing his baseball talents by throwing a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts .
Staying true to his Texas roots, Mahomes committed to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where he would make college football history . During his three-year career with the Red Raiders from 2014-2016, he established himself as one of the most prolific passers in college football history. His junior year in 2016 was particularly spectacular, as he led the nation in multiple categories including passing yards (5,052), total offense (5,312), and total touchdowns (53) . The pinnacle of his college career came in an epic showdown against Oklahoma on October 22, 2016, where he set NCAA records for single-game total offense with 819 yards and tied the record for passing yards with 734 . For his outstanding performance, he was awarded the prestigious Sammy Baugh Trophy as the nation’s top college passer .
After declaring for the NFL Draft following his junior season, Mahomes was selected 10th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017, beginning a professional career that would redefine quarterback excellence . Since becoming the Chiefs’ starting quarterback in 2018, he has led the team to seven consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and five Super Bowl appearances, winning three Super Bowl titles (LIV, LVII, LVIII) and earning three Super Bowl MVP awards . His remarkable achievements include being a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player (2018, 2022), six-time Pro Bowl selection, and holder of numerous NFL records including fastest to reach various passing milestones . Mahomes has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and is widely considered the best quarterback of his generation, bringing tremendous pride to his home state of Texas .
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