Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes News: Quarterback Completes 2024 Super Bowl Comeback with Third MVP Award

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback, is inching closer to an NFL legacy held by Tom Brady, albeit in a different way. Despite needing four more Super Bowl wins to match Brady’s record of seven, Mahomes continues to solidify his place in football history. On February 11, Mahomes was named MVP of Super Bowl LVIII after leading the Chiefs to a dramatic 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, throwing for 333 yards and connecting with Mecole Hardman for the game-winning touchdown in overtime.

This third MVP award—following similar honors in Kansas City’s Super Bowl victories in 2020 and 2023—places Mahomes alongside Joe Montana and Tom Brady as one of only three players to earn this distinction three times. The Chiefs’ win also marks their second consecutive Super Bowl championship, making them the first team to repeat since Brady’s Patriots in 2003 and 2004.

Mahomes reflected on the comparisons to Brady and the motivation they provide, acknowledging the challenge of chasing greatness. “It’s always going to be tough because Brady beat me in the Super Bowl [in 2021],” Mahomes shared with NFL Network after the game. “That’s one thing he’ll always have on my head… but it gives me something to strive for every single day.”

Who Is Patrick Mahomes?

Patrick Mahomes has emerged as one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks, winning three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs and earning the MVP title in each of his Super Bowl victories. Born on September 17, 1995, in Tyler, Texas, Mahomes is the son of former MLB pitcher Pat Mahomes Sr. and event planner Randi Martin Mahomes. With a mixed racial background, Mahomes has expressed pride in both his Black and white heritage. He has one brother, Jackson, and three half-siblings: Mia, Zoe, and Graham.

Before his rise to football stardom, Mahomes was a standout in baseball, even being drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 37th round after high school. However, his success on the football field at Texas Tech University prompted him to focus on the sport full-time. Mahomes played both baseball and football at Texas Tech before forgoing his senior year to enter the NFL Draft, where he was selected as the 10th overall pick by the Chiefs in 2017.

NFL Career: Kansas City Chiefs

Mahomes quickly made an impact in the NFL, breaking records and earning accolades. In his first full season as a starter in 2018, he became only the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for 50 touchdowns and 5,000 passing yards in a single season, earning the league’s MVP award. Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 12-4 record and a Super Bowl LIV victory over the San Francisco 49ers in February 2020. That win marked the Chiefs’ first Super Bowl title in 50 years, and Mahomes was named the game’s MVP.

Following his success, Mahomes signed a record-breaking 10-year, $450 million contract extension with the Chiefs, securing his place in Kansas City for the long term. Despite a Super Bowl loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021, Mahomes bounced back in 2023, leading the Chiefs to another Super Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles and earning his second Super Bowl MVP title.

In 2024, Mahomes added to his legacy with a Super Bowl LVIII win, again being named MVP for his role in the Chiefs’ overtime victory against the 49ers.

Social Justice Activism

Off the field, Mahomes has used his platform for social justice advocacy. In 2020, he joined a group of athletes in a Black Lives Matter video, condemning police brutality and advocating for change. He also supported voter registration and anti-voter suppression initiatives through LeBron James’ More than a Vote organization and helped fund new voting machines in Kansas City ahead of the 2020 general election. For his activism, Mahomes was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year in 2020.

Personal Life

Patrick Mahomes married his high school sweetheart, Brittany Matthews, in March 2022. The couple has two children: their daughter Sterling, born in February 2021, and their son Patrick “Bronze,” born in November 2022. The Mahomes family’s relationship began in 2012, during Patrick’s sophomore year of high school, and they have remained together through their respective college careers.

Media Appearance

Mahomes starred in the Netflix docuseries Quarterback, which premiered in July 2023. The series, produced by NFL legend Peyton Manning, gave an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Mahomes’ life during the 2022 NFL season, showcasing his football journey as well as his life as a husband and father.

Net Worth

As of 2024, Mahomes’ net worth is estimated to be $70 million, largely due to his record-breaking contract with the Chiefs and various business ventures. In addition to his football earnings, Mahomes has invested in multiple sports franchises, including a stake in the Kansas City Royals MLB team and a position in the ownership group of Sporting KC and the Kansas City Current.

Patrick Mahomes’ impressive career and off-field contributions continue to make him a prominent figure in both the sports world and society. With his continued success on the field and his commitment to social causes, Mahomes is building a legacy that transcends football.