by Since taking the helm of the Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback position in 2018, Patrick Mahomes has been establishing himself as one of the most talented players in the NFL.
Mahomes led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl championship in 2019, 2023, and 2024 seasons.
Mahomes has been named a Pro Bowl starter in all four seasons. However, Mahomes took an unconventional path to NFL stardom.
Patrick Mahomes With His Wife Brittany Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes spent his college career at Texas Tech University, unlike many top quarterbacks from extensive college football programs. In Lubbock, Texas, Texas Tech competes in the Big 12 Conference. Texas Tech is better known for its offenses that post eye-popping stats reminiscent of video games.
Mahomes joined Texas Tech in 2014 as a three-star recruit and spent his freshman season as a backup. He took over the starting job in his sophomore year and threw for over 5,000 yards and 41 touchdowns. Mahomes then put together an even more prolific junior campaign in 2016, leading the nation with 5,052 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.
Despite the gaudy stats, Mahomes’ unorthodox throwing style and the spread offense run by Texas Tech raised questions about how his game would translate to the NFL level. Still, the Kansas City Chiefs moved to acquire Mahomes by trading up to the 10th selection in the 2017 NFL Draft.
After spending one season as a backup, Mahomes broke out with an MVP season in 2018 and established himself as one of the sport’s newest stars.
Mahomes has continued his close ties to Texas Tech since leaving for the NFL. Mahomes also signed a multi-million-dollar partnership with Texas Tech athletics to build various facilities.
While Texas Tech may not be known for producing NFL talent, the football program and the Lubbock community certainly played a vital role in the development of Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes still appreciates his college roots as he has helped Texas Tech capitalize on his emerging superstardom. Mahomes and Texas Tech’s fortunes have significantly turned thanks to a prolific three-year college stint that launched a quarterback and program to new heights.
