Patrick Lavon Mahomes II, professionally known as Patrick Mahomes, is an American professional football player who serves as the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL).
Widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of his generation, Mahomes has led the Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl championships and has earned several Super Bowl MVP and NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Patrick Lavon Mahomes II
- Stage Name: Patrick Mahomes
- Born: September 17, 1995
- Age: 30 years old
- Birthplace: Tyler, Texas, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Mixed (African American and White)
- Occupation: Professional Football Player
- Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Religion: Christianity (Evangelical)
- Parents: Pat Mahomes Sr. and Randi Martin
- Siblings: Jackson Mahomes, Graham Walker, Mia Randall, and Zoe Mahomes
- Spouse: Brittany Mahomes (m. 2022)
- Children: Sterling Skye Mahomes, Patrick “Bronze” Lavon Mahomes III, and Golden Raye Mahomes
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $90 million USD
Early Life and Education
Patrick Mahomes was born on September 17, 1995, in Tyler, Texas. He is the son of Pat Mahomes Sr., a former Major League Baseball pitcher, and Randi Martin. After his parents divorced in 2006, they remained actively involved in raising him.
He grew up with his younger brother, Jackson Mahomes, and later gained half-siblings, including Graham Walker, Mia Randall, and Zoe Mahomes.
From an early age, Mahomes excelled in multiple sports, including football, baseball, and basketball, developing the athletic versatility that later defined his playing style.
His ethnicity is mixed, with African American heritage through his father and White ancestry through his mother.
He attended Whitehouse High School before enrolling at Texas Tech University, where he starred as the Red Raiders’ quarterback. He is an Evangelical Christian and has frequently spoken about the importance of his faith.
Career
Patrick Mahomes began his collegiate career at Texas Tech University, where he quickly established himself as one of the nation’s most exciting quarterbacks.
During his junior season in 2016, he led the NCAA in passing yards and total offence, winning the Sammy Baugh Trophy before declaring for the NFL Draft.
His outstanding performances attracted the attention of professional scouts, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to select him with the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
After becoming Kansas City’s starting quarterback in 2018, Mahomes enjoyed one of the greatest first seasons by a starting quarterback in NFL history, throwing for over 5,000 yards and 50 touchdown passes while winning the NFL Most Valuable Player Award.
He has since led the Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl LIV, Super Bowl LVII, and Super Bowl LVIII, while earning Super Bowl MVP honours in each victory.
Renowned for his remarkable passing ability, mobility, and leadership, Mahomes has broken numerous NFL records and continues to be regarded as one of the league’s premier players.
Awards and Nominations
- 3× Super Bowl Champion
- 3× Super Bowl MVP
- 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2018)
- 2× First-team All-Pro
- Multiple Pro Bowl selections
- Sammy Baugh Trophy (2016)
- Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2020)
Social Media
- Instagram: @patrickmahomes
- Facebook: Patrick Mahomes
- X (formerly Twitter): @PatrickMahomes
- TikTok: @patrickmahomes
Personal Life
Patrick Mahomes, 30, has been in a relationship with his high school sweetheart, Brittany Mahomes (formerly Brittany Matthews), since their teenage years.
The couple became engaged in 2020 and married on March 12, 2022, in Hawaii. They have three children: Sterling Skye Mahomes, Patrick “Bronze” Lavon Mahomes III, and Golden Raye Mahomes.
Mahomes enjoys golf, baseball, philanthropy, and spending time with his family. He is also a part-owner of several professional sports franchises, including the Kansas City Current of the NWSL. Patrick stands 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall.
Net Worth
Patrick Mahomes has an estimated net worth of $90 million USD. His wealth comes from his NFL salary, record-breaking contract extensions, endorsement deals with major global brands, business investments, ownership stakes in professional sports teams, appearance fees, and various commercial partnerships. He is consistently ranked among the highest-paid athletes in the world.