History of Patrick Mahomes in Timeline
Patrick Mahomes is a highly accomplished American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Since becoming the Chiefs' starting quarterback in 2018, he has guided them to seven consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and five Super Bowl appearances, winning three. Widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, and the best of his generation, Mahomes consistently earns recognition as the league's top quarterback.
1966: Len Dawson Led the League
In 1966, Len Dawson was the last Chief to lead the league in passing touchdowns before Patrick Mahomes.
1970: Chiefs' Super Bowl IV Appearance
In 1970, the Kansas City Chiefs made their first Super Bowl appearance since Super Bowl IV.
1983: Todd Blackledge Drafted
In the 1983 NFL draft, Todd Blackledge was the last quarterback drafted by the Chiefs in the first round before Patrick Mahomes.
1993: Chiefs' Last Home Playoff Win
Prior to the January 12, 2019 win, the Chiefs' last home playoff win was in the 1993 season.
September 17, 1995: Patrick Mahomes II Born
On September 17, 1995, Patrick Lavon Mahomes II was born. He is now a professional football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL.
2006: Parents' Divorce
In 2006, Patrick Mahomes' parents, Pat Mahomes and Randi Martin, divorced.
2008: Most Passing Yards in a Quarter
In 2008, the most passing yards in any quarter was recorded. In 2019 Mahomes matched this statistic.
2011: Tom Brady's Player of the Week Awards
In 2011, Tom Brady was the last quarterback before Patrick Mahomes to start the season with back-to-back AFC Offensive Player of the Week awards.
2013: High School Football and Baseball Achievements
In 2013, as a senior in high school, Patrick Mahomes had significant achievements in football with 4,619 passing yards, 50 passing touchdowns, 948 rushing yards, and 15 rushing touchdowns. In baseball, he threw a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts.
2014: Maxpreps Male Athlete of the Year
In 2014, Patrick Mahomes was named the Maxpreps Male Athlete of the Year for 2013–2014, recognizing his accomplishments in both football and baseball during his senior year of high school.
2014: MLB Draft and College Commitment
In 2014, Patrick Mahomes was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 37th round of the MLB draft, but he did not sign a contract, choosing to commit to Texas Tech University for football.
2015: Starting Quarterback at Texas Tech
In 2015, Patrick Mahomes began his sophomore season as the starting quarterback at Texas Tech, leading the Red Raiders to a 7–6 season. He recorded ten games going over 350 passing yards, including four games going over 400, and passed for at least three touchdowns in eight of the games. He led the Big 12 Conference with 364 pass completions on 573 attempts for 4,653 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.
2016: Focus 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: Declared for NFL Draft
On January 3, 2017, Patrick Mahomes announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.
July 20, 2017: Signed with the Kansas City Chiefs
On July 20, 2017, Patrick Mahomes signed a four-year, $16.42 million guaranteed contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including a $10.08 million signing bonus.
2017: Draft Year
In 2017, Patrick Mahomes was drafted as the 10th overall pick.
2017: Pre-Draft Evaluations and Workouts
In 2017, Patrick Mahomes was projected as a first or second round pick. He tied for the fastest pass ever recorded at the NFL Scouting Combine. He had 18 private workouts and official team visits, the most for any prospect that year.
2017: Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs
In 2017, Patrick Mahomes was selected 10th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL draft.
January 30, 2018: Named Starting Quarterback
On January 30, 2018, the Chiefs announced that they had agreed to trade Alex Smith, elevating Patrick Mahomes to the starting quarterback position. In his first game, Mahomes threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
2018: Impact on NFL Prospect Evaluation
Following Patrick Mahomes's breakout 2018 MVP season, NFL teams began to prioritize quarterbacks with the ability to improvise, influencing the evaluation and selection of prospects like Kyler Murray and Bryce Young.
2018: Initial Endorsement Deals After MVP Season
Following his 2018 MVP season, Patrick Mahomes secured his first endorsement deal with Hunt's and signed deals with Oakley, Essentia Water, Hy-Vee, State Farm, DirecTV, Adidas, and Head & Shoulders.
2018: Became Chiefs' starter and achieved milestones
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback for the Chiefs, throwing for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns, winning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL Most Valuable Player awards.
2018: Became Chiefs' starting quarterback
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, leading them to seven consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and five Super Bowl appearances.
2018: Record-Setting Passing Performance
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes set records with his passing performances, including 478 passing yards in a single game against the Los Angeles Rams.
2018: Chiefs Traded for Mahomes
In the 2018 NFL draft, the Kansas City Chiefs traded their first round pick to acquire Patrick Mahomes.
January 12, 2019: Divisional Round Win
On January 12, 2019, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 31–13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional Round, their first home playoff win since 1993. Mahomes threw for 278 yards 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 dedicated to improving the lives of children.
2019: Multiple Awards and Honors
In 2019, Patrick Mahomes earned several awards including Pro Bowl selection, First Team All-Pro, Best NFL Player ESPY Award, AFC Offensive Player of the Year, and NFL MVP.
2019: Super Bowl LIV Victory
In 2019, Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl in 50 years, defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, and was named Super Bowl MVP.
April 30, 2020: Chiefs Pick Up Mahomes's Fifth-Year Option
On April 30, 2020, the Chiefs exercised the fifth-year option on Patrick Mahomes's contract.
September 1, 2020: Engagement to Brittany Matthews
On September 1, 2020, Patrick Mahomes proposed to his high school sweetheart, Brittany Matthews, in Arrowhead Stadium.
2020: Signed a 10-year contract extension
In 2020, Mahomes signed a 10-year contract extension worth over $450 million with the Chiefs, one of the largest contracts in sports history. The Chiefs returned to the Super Bowl but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.
2020: Season Records and Honors
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes achieved a quarterback rating of 144.2 and threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns in the Chiefs' victory over the Arizona Cardinals. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Week 1 performance. Mahomes reached 5,000 passing yards and broke the NFL record for most total yards in a season by a quarterback with 5,608. He also broke his own Chiefs' franchise record for passing yards in a season with 5,250.
2020: Voter Registration Project in Kansas City
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu started a voter registration project in Kansas City, encouraging residents to register to vote in the 2020 presidential election, working with the Chiefs and joining LeBron James' Rock the Vote initiative.
2020: Joined Kansas City Royals Ownership Group
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes joined the Kansas City Royals ownership group as a minority stakeholder.
2020: Participation in American Century Championship
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes participated in the American Century Championship golf tournament.
2020: Endorsement Deal with BioSteel and Madden NFL Cover
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes signed an endorsement deal and became an equity partner with BioSteel sports drinks and was named to the Time 100 list of most influential people. He was also named the cover athlete for Madden NFL 20.
2020: Named to Time 100 List of Most Influential People
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes was named to the Time 100 list of most influential people.
2020: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
2020: Selected to the Pro Bowl
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes was selected to the Pro Bowl, but he did not play due to his participation in Super Bowl LIV.
2020: Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
In 2020, Sports Illustrated named Patrick Mahomes one of their Sportspeople of the Year for his activism following George Floyd's murder and his encouragement for people to vote in the 2020 presidential election. He also finished the 2020 season with 4,740 passing yards, 38 touchdowns and six interceptions and was named to the Pro Bowl.
March 12, 2021: Contract Restructure
On March 12, 2021, Patrick Mahomes restructured his contract to save the Chiefs $17 million in salary cap space.
August 16, 2021: Announcement of Signature Shoe with Adidas
On August 16, 2021, Patrick Mahomes announced the release of his signature shoe, the Mahomes 1 Impact FLX, as part of his endorsement deal with Adidas.
2021: 2021 Season Achievements
In 2021, Mahomes had several milestones. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week in week 1, faced his first September loss in week 2, set career highs for rushing yards and passing attempts in week 5, and had a career-low point game in week 7. He also tied an NFL record in week 10, throwing for at least 400 yards and five touchdowns. Mahomes finished the regular season with 4,839 yards, 37 touchdowns, and was nominated for the Pro Bowl.
2021: Investment in Whataburger Franchise Expansion
In 2021, Patrick Mahomes became an investor in a group to expand the Whataburger fast food restaurant franchise to Missouri and Kansas.
2021: Joined Sporting Club Ownership Group
In 2021, Patrick Mahomes joined Sporting Club, the ownership group of Sporting Kansas City, a Major League Soccer franchise.
2021: Top Ranked Player in the NFL
In 2021, Patrick Mahomes was named as the top-ranked player in the NFL by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021 after undergoing surgery to repair a turf toe injury he suffered in the divisional round game against the Browns.
March 12, 2022: Marriage to Brittany Matthews
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews married on March 12, 2022.
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 regulations.
2022: Participation in The Match
In 2022, Patrick Mahomes participated in The Match alongside Josh Allen, losing to Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.
2022: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2022, Patrick Mahomes was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.
2022: Won NFL MVP and Super Bowl LVII
In 2022, Patrick Mahomes won NFL MVP, led the league in passing yards and touchdowns, and earned Super Bowl MVP after the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.
2022: Filming for Quarterback documentary series
Patrick Mahomes was filmed on-and-off the field during the 2022 season for the Netflix sports documentary series, Quarterback.
July 12, 2023: Premiere of Quarterback Documentary Series on Netflix
On July 12, 2023, the Netflix sports documentary series "Quarterback," featuring Patrick Mahomes, premiered.
September 18, 2023: Contract Restructure Agreement
On September 18, 2023, the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes agreed to restructure his contract, giving him $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026.
2023: Endorsements with T-Mobile and Prime
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes appeared in commercials for T-Mobile and signed an endorsement deal with beverage manufacturer Prime.
2023: Joined Ownership Groups for Kansas City Current and Alpine Racing Team
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes joined the ownership group of the NWSL's Kansas City Current and became an investor in the Alpine racing team of Formula One.
2023: Super Bowl LVII Victory and MVP Award
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, despite re-aggravating his ankle. He was awarded his second Super Bowl MVP. Mahomes also finished the season as the Most Valuable Player, leading in both passing yards and passing touchdowns.
2023: Victory in The Match with Travis Kelce
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes teamed up with his Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce and won The Match against Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
2023: Named to Time 100 List of Most Influential People
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes was named to the Time 100 list of most influential people.
June 2024: Whataburger Expansion Update
As of June 2024, there are 14 Whataburger locations in the Kansas City area, with Patrick Mahomes's investment group, KMO Burgers, operating 11 of them.
2024: Donation to Texas Tech
In 2024, Patrick Mahomes donated $5 million to his alma mater, Texas Tech, to support stadium and football center projects.
2024: Named to Time 100 List of Most Influential People
In 2024, Patrick Mahomes was named to the Time 100 list of most influential people.
2024: NFL Top 100 Players of 2024 Ranking
In 2024, Patrick Mahomes was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2024: Interest in Bringing a WNBA Expansion Franchise to Kansas City
In 2024, Patrick Mahomes, along with the Current's ownership group, showed interest in bringing a WNBA expansion franchise to Kansas City, amidst competition from other cities like St. Louis and Philadelphia.
2024: Chiefs' Season Performance and Mahomes's Achievements
In the 2024 season, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs aimed for a third consecutive Super Bowl win, with Mahomes surpassing Len Dawson as the Chiefs' all-time passing yards leader. He achieved his 77th regular season win, surpassing Tom Brady and Roger Staubach, reached 30,000 career passing yards faster than any other quarterback, led the Chiefs to a 9-0 start, won the AFC West title for the ninth consecutive time, and clinched the top AFC seed. Mahomes concluded the 2024 season with 3,928 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
2024: Lost Super Bowl LIX
In the 2024 season, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their third straight Super Bowl, but they lost to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, missing a historic three-peat.
2025: Opening of 1587 Prime Steakhouse
In 2025, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are set to open a steakhouse called 1587 Prime at the Loews Hotel Kansas City.
2026: Contract Agreement Through 2026
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes agreed to a contract restructuring with the Chiefs, securing him $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026.
2026: WNBA Expansion
The WNBA is expanding to add teams in San Francisco, Portland, and Toronto by 2026.
2031: Contract Extension Through 2031 Season
Patrick Mahomes's ten-year contract extension was set to extend through the 2031 season.
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