He's a player that needs little introduction. Ever since this took over the reins of the Kansas City offense, Patrick Mahomes has been one of the best of the sport's most exciting players and with two Super Bowl wins under his belt already, looks to be on a first-ballot Hall of Fame trajectory.
Here is a closer look at Mahomes' background and his key stats.
What college did Patrick Mahomes attend?
Mahomes spent three years at Texas Tech, beginning his college career as a back-up to Davis Webb in 2014 before taking over the starting role for the next two seasons.
Where was Patrick Mahomes picked in the NFL draft?
In January 2017 Mahomes announced that he would forgo his final year of college football to enter the NFL Draft. The Kansas City Chiefs selected the passer with the 10th overall pick in the first round, trading up with the Buffalo Bills from their original 27th selection to land their man.
Patrick Mahomes bio
- Current team: Kansas City Chiefs
- Jersey number: 15
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 225lbs
What position does Patrick Mahomes play?
Patrick Mahomes is a quarterback.
Patrick Mahomes' stats and records
Mahomes put up more than 11,000 yards in his college career, with his final 2016 season seeing him awarded the Sammy Baugh Trophy for the nation's top college passer.
After backing up Alex Smith during his first season in Kansas City, Mahomes then began to rack up records in the NFL. Two Super Bowl rings, two Super Bowl MVP trophies, two NFL MVP awards and six Pro Bowl appearances are among the many accolades so far in his career, with more likely to follow.
What is Patrick Mahomes' salary?
The Chiefs handed Mahomes a record-breaking contract extension in the summer of 2020. The ten-year deal was worth $477 million with another $26 million in potential bonuses which took the agreement past the half-a-billion dollar mark. According to Spotrac more than $141 million of this is guaranteed, with the QB having an annual average salary of $45 million.