Career Timeline of Patrick Mahomes: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Patrick Mahomes, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Patrick Mahomes is a celebrated American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Rising to prominence in 2018, he guided his team to seven consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and five Super Bowl appearances, securing three victories. His achievements place him among the elite quarterbacks in NFL history, with many considering him the best of his generation and one of the greatest ever to play the position.
1966: Len Dawson Leads League in Passing Touchdowns
In 1966, Len Dawson led the league in passing touchdowns, the article referencing that Patrick Mahomes was the first Chief since Len Dawson to lead the league in passing touchdowns.
1983: Todd Blackledge Drafted by the Chiefs
In the 1983 NFL draft, Todd Blackledge was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs, noting that Patrick Mahomes was the first quarterback selected by the Chiefs in the first round since then.
1993: Chiefs' Previous Home Playoff Win
In the article, it is mentioned that on January 12, 2019, when the Chiefs defeated the Colts, it was their first home playoff win since the 1993 season.
2008: Most Passing Yards in a Quarter
In week 2 against the Oakland Raiders, Mahomes threw for 278 yards and four touchdowns in the second quarter alone, the most passing yards in any quarter since 2008.
2011: Brady wins back to back player of the week award
In 2011, Tom Brady wins back to back player of the week awards, referencing how Mahomes will be the first quarterback since Tom Brady to start the season with back-to-back player of the week awards.
2015: Sophomore Season at Texas Tech
In 2015, Patrick Mahomes began his sophomore season at Texas Tech as the starting quarterback. He helped lead the Red Raiders to a 7–6 season and led the Big 12 Conference with 364 pass completions on 573 attempts for 4,653 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.
2016: Mahomes Focuses on Football
Prior to the start of the 2016 season, Patrick Mahomes announced that he was leaving baseball to focus on football.
January 3, 2017: Mahomes Enters NFL Draft
On January 3, 2017, Patrick Mahomes announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.
July 20, 2017: Mahomes Signs with Chiefs
On July 20, 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Patrick Mahomes to a four-year, $16.42 million contract that included a signing bonus of $10.08 million.
2017: Mahomes' NFL Draft Prospect Status
In 2017, Patrick Mahomes was projected to be a first or second round pick. His passes were clocked at 60 mph at the NFL Scouting Combine. Representatives from 28 NFL teams attended his pro day at Texas Tech.
2017: Mahomes Drafted by Chiefs
In 2017, Patrick Mahomes was selected 10th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL draft and spent his rookie season as the backup to Alex Smith.
2017: Draft Pick Allusion
In the article, it is noted that in a week 16 win over the Chicago Bears, Mahomes celebrated by counting to 10 on his fingers, alluding to the fact that he was the 10th overall pick in the 2017 draft and that the Bears could have drafted him with the second pick instead of Mitchell Trubisky.
January 30, 2018: Mahomes Named Chiefs' Starting Quarterback
On January 30, 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs announced they had agreed to trade Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins, elevating Patrick Mahomes as the new starting quarterback. In his first game, the Chiefs beat the Chargers 38-28, Mahomes threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns.
2018: Endorsement Deals Following MVP Season
Following his 2018 MVP season, Patrick Mahomes received numerous endorsement deals, including Hunt's, Oakley, Essentia Water, Hy-Vee, State Farm, DirecTV, Adidas, and Head & Shoulders.
2018: Mahomes' Breakout NFL Season
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes became the Chiefs' starting quarterback, throwing for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns. He was the first quarterback to achieve over 5,000 passing yards in both college and the NFL. He also won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL Most Valuable Player awards.
2018: Mahomes Becomes Chiefs' Starting Quarterback
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Since then, he has led the team to seven consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and five Super Bowl appearances, winning three.
2018: Mahomes' Performance in the 2018 Season
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes continued his strong performance. In week 11 during the Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Mahomes finished with 478 passing yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions as the Chiefs lost 54–51.
2018: Breakout Season and Impact on Draft Prospects
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes had a breakout season, showcasing his improvisational skills. Since 2018, NFL general managers and scouts have sought out prospects that can break out of designed plays, influencing the selection of quarterbacks like Kyler Murray and Bryce Young.
2018: Chiefs Trade Up to Draft Mahomes
In 2018, it was noted that the Chiefs had originally traded up in the 2017 draft with the Buffalo Bills for the 10th overall selection to pick Patrick Mahomes.
January 12, 2019: Chiefs Defeat Colts in Divisional Round
On January 12, 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31–13 in the Divisional Round, giving the Chiefs their first home playoff win since the 1993 season. Mahomes threw for 278 yards with no interceptions and rushed for one touchdown.
April 2019: Establishment of 15 and the Mahomies Foundation
In April 2019, Patrick Mahomes announced the establishment of the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children.
2019: Mahomes Wins Multiple Awards
In 2019, Patrick Mahomes's performance for the season earned multiple awards. He was named to the 2019 Pro Bowl, he was named First Team All–Pro, 2019 Best NFL Player ESPY Award, and was named Kansas City Club 101 Awards AFC Offensive Player of the Year. He was also named the NFL MVP, the first winner for the Chiefs in franchise history.
2019: Mahomes Wins Super Bowl LIV
In the 2019 season, Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl in 50 years, winning Super Bowl LIV. Mahomes was awarded the Super Bowl MVP for his performance.
April 30, 2020: Chiefs pick up fifth-year option on Mahomes's contract
On April 30, 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs exercised the fifth-year option on Patrick Mahomes's contract, securing his services for an additional year.
2020: Voter Registration Project in Kansas City
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu started a voter registration project in Kansas City to encourage residents to register to vote in the 2020 presidential election. He also worked with the Chiefs and joined LeBron James' Rock the Vote initiative to encourage voter registration.
2020: Mahomes Signs Record Contract Extension
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes signed a 10-year contract extension worth over $450 million with the Chiefs, making it one of the largest contracts in sports history. That season, the Chiefs returned to the Super Bowl but lost in Super Bowl LV.
2020: Endorsement Deals with BioSteel and Madden NFL
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes signed an endorsement deal with BioSteel sports drinks and became an equity partner in the company. He was also named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 20.
2020: Pro Bowl Selection
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes was selected to the Pro Bowl, though he did not play due to his participation in Super Bowl LIV.
2020: Sports Illustrated names Mahomes one of the Sportspeople of the Year
In 2020, Sports Illustrated recognized Patrick Mahomes as one of their Sportspeople of the Year for his activism following George Floyd's murder and his efforts to encourage voting in the 2020 presidential election.
August 16, 2021: Signature Shoe Release with Adidas
On August 16, 2021, Patrick Mahomes announced he would be releasing his own signature shoe called the Mahomes 1 Impact FLX as part of his endorsement deal with Adidas. The shoe was released on August 23.
2022: Coors Light Commercial Appearance
In 2022, Patrick Mahomes appeared in a commercial for Coors Light, featuring a Coors flashlight instead of beer due to NFL rules prohibiting endorsements of alcohol products.
2022: Filming for Netflix Documentary Series
In 2022, Patrick Mahomes was filmed for the NFL Films and Netflix sports documentary series, Quarterback, alongside Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota.
2022: Mahomes Wins NFL MVP and Super Bowl LVII
In the 2022 season, Patrick Mahomes led the league in passing yards and touchdowns, won NFL MVP, and earned Super Bowl MVP after winning Super Bowl LVII.
July 12, 2023: Premiere of Quarterback on Netflix
On July 12, 2023, the Netflix sports documentary series Quarterback, featuring Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota, premiered. The series was co-produced by Mahomes's 2PM Productions.
September 18, 2023: Mahomes agrees to restructured contract
On September 18, 2023, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs agreed to restructure his contract, providing him with $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026, the most money in NFL history over a four-season span.
2023: Endorsement Deals with T-Mobile and Prime
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes appeared in commercials for cellphone provider T-Mobile and signed an endorsement deal with beverage manufacturer Prime.
2024: Donation to Texas Tech
In 2024, Patrick Mahomes donated $5 million to his alma mater, Texas Tech, to assist with stadium and football center projects.
2024: Chiefs' Season and Mahomes' Records
In 2024, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to become the first team trying to win three consecutive Super Bowl championships. He surpassed Len Dawson as the Chiefs' all-time passing yards leader and Tom Brady and Roger Staubach for most victories by a quarterback through their first 100 starts. Mahomes also reached 30,000 career passing yards faster than any other quarterback in NFL history. The Chiefs had a 9-0 start but faced a setback with a loss to the Buffalo Bills. They clinched their ninth consecutive AFC West title and the top seed in the AFC for the postseason. Mahomes finished the 2024 season with 3,928 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
2024: Continued Success and Recognition
In 2024, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to victory over the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, securing their sixth consecutive AFC Championship Game appearance and breaking a record for most career touchdowns in the playoffs with Travis Kelce. They advanced to Super Bowl LVIII after defeating the Baltimore Ravens and won against the San Francisco 49ers, marking Mahomes's third Super Bowl MVP and the team's second consecutive Super Bowl win. Mahomes was also ranked fourth in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.
2024: Chiefs pursue three-peat but are stopped in Super Bowl LIX
In the 2024 season, Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their third straight Super Bowl but lost Super Bowl LIX, falling short of a historic three-peat.
December 14, 2025: Season-Ending Injury
On December 14, 2025, the Chiefs lost to the Los Angeles Chargers and were eliminated from playoff contention, marking the first time in Mahomes' NFL career that he would miss a postseason appearance. Late in the game, Mahomes suffered a torn ACL, ending his season. The following day he underwent surgery to repair both his ACL and LCL.
2025: Playoff Run and Super Bowl Rematch
In 2025, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a victory over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round and secured a win against the Bills in the AFC Championship, making them back-to-back defending champions returning to the Super Bowl. In a Super Bowl LVII rematch against the Eagles, Mahomes struggled and the Chiefs lost 40-22. He was ranked fifth in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025.
January 2026: Launch of Golf-Focused Apparel Line with Adidas
In January 2026, Patrick Mahomes launched a golf-focused apparel line in partnership with Adidas, marking his first major commercial venture into the golf industry.
2026: Contract through 2026
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes agreed to a restructured contract that provided him with $210.6 million through 2026.
2031: Mahomes' contract extended through 2031 season
Patrick Mahomes' ten-year contract extension, signed in 2020, extends through the 2031 season, ensuring his commitment to the Kansas City Chiefs for the long term.
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