History of Patrick Mahomes in Timeline
Patrick Mahomes is a highly successful American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Since becoming the starting quarterback in 2018, he has led the Chiefs to seven AFC Championship Game appearances and five Super Bowl appearances, winning three. He is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history and the best of his generation.
1966: Len Dawson Leads League
In 1966, Len Dawson led the league in passing touchdowns, making Patrick Mahomes the first Chief since Dawson to achieve this feat.
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 1983, Todd Blackledge was drafted by the Chiefs.
1993: Chiefs' Last Home Playoff Win
In 1993, the Kansas City Chiefs had their last home playoff win before their victory in the Divisional Round in 2019.
September 17, 1995: Patrick Mahomes II Born
On September 17, 1995, Patrick Lavon Mahomes II was born. He would later become a successful NFL quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
2006: Parents' Divorce
In 2006, Patrick Mahomes' parents, Pat Mahomes and Randi Martin, divorced.
2008: Passing Yards in a Quarter
In 2008, most passing yards were gained in a quarter, this record was broken by Patrick Mahomes.
2011: Tom Brady's Player of the Week Awards
In 2011, Tom Brady started the season with back-to-back player of the week awards, a feat that Patrick Mahomes would later match.
2013: High School Senior Year
In 2013, during his senior year of high school, Patrick Mahomes had 4,619 passing yards, 50 passing touchdowns, 948 rushing yards, and 15 rushing touchdowns in football.
2014: Maxpreps Male Athlete of the Year
In 2014, Patrick Mahomes was named the Maxpreps Male Athlete of the Year.
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 did not sign, choosing to commit to Texas Tech University for football.
2015: Sophomore Season at Texas Tech
During the 2015 season, Patrick Mahomes 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: 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: Signs with Kansas City Chiefs
On July 20, 2017, Patrick Mahomes signed a four-year, $16.42 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including a signing bonus of $10.08 million.
2017: NFL Scouting Combine
In 2017, Patrick Mahomes participated in the NFL Scouting Combine and had 18 private workouts and official team visits, the most for any prospect that year.
2017: Drafted 10th Overall
In 2017, Patrick Mahomes was drafted 10th overall, a fact he alluded to in a game against the Chicago Bears.
2017: Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs
In 2017, Patrick Mahomes was selected 10th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL draft, spending his rookie season as a backup quarterback.
January 30, 2018: Named Starting Quarterback
On January 30, 2018, the Chiefs announced they had agreed to trade Smith to the Washington Redskins, elevating Patrick Mahomes as the new starting quarterback. In his first game as the Chiefs starting quarterback, Mahomes threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions and a 127.5 passer rating and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
2018: Influence on NFL Draft Prospects after 2018 MVP Season
Following Patrick Mahomes' breakout 2018 MVP season, his ability to improvise led NFL general managers and scouts to seek out similar qualities in draft prospects.
2018: Receives Multiple Endorsement Deals
Following his 2018 MVP season, Patrick Mahomes received multiple endorsement deals, including Hunt's ketchup, Oakley, Essentia Water, Hy-Vee, State Farm, and DirecTV.
2018: Mahomes Becomes Starting Quarterback
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback for the Chiefs after the team traded Alex Smith. During the season, he threw for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns and won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL Most Valuable Player awards.
2018: Record-Setting Performance
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes had a record-setting performance, including a game with 478 passing yards and six touchdowns, the most passing yards for a single game that season. Despite his efforts, the Chiefs lost a high-scoring game to the Los Angeles Rams 54-51.
2018: Chiefs Trade for Mahomes
In 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs traded their first-round pick to acquire Patrick Mahomes, who was the first quarterback selected by the Chiefs in the first round since 1983.
January 12, 2019: Divisional Round Victory
On January 12, 2019, the Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional Round, marking their first home playoff win since 1993. Mahomes threw for 278 yards and rushed for one touchdown.
April 2019: Establishes 15 and the Mahomies Foundation
In April 2019, Patrick Mahomes announced the establishment of a nonprofit organization called the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of children.
2019: Multiple Awards and Honors
In 2019, Patrick Mahomes earned multiple awards, including being named to the Pro Bowl, First Team All-Pro, Best NFL Player ESPY Award, and NFL MVP.
2019: Super Bowl LIV Win
In 2019, Patrick Mahomes led the 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: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up
On April 30, 2020, the Chiefs exercised the fifth-year option on Patrick Mahomes's contract.
September 1, 2020: Mahomes Proposes to Brittany Matthews
On September 1, 2020, Patrick Mahomes proposed to Brittany Matthews, his high school sweetheart, in a suite in Arrowhead Stadium, on the day Mahomes received his Super Bowl LIV championship ring.
2020: 2020 Season Achievements
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes achieved several milestones, including being named one of Sports Illustrated's Sportspeople of the Year for his activism, finishing the season with 4,740 passing yards, 38 touchdowns, and six interceptions, and being named to the Pro Bowl.
2020: Starts 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.
2020: Joins Kansas City Royals Ownership Group
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes joined the Kansas City Royals ownership group as a minority stakeholder.
2020: Participates in American Century Championship
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes participated in the American Century Championship golf tournament.
2020: Signs 10-Year Contract Extension
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes signed a 10-year contract extension worth over $450 million, one of the largest contracts in sports history. The Chiefs returned to the Super Bowl but lost.
2020: Endorsement deal with BioSteel
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes signed an endorsement deal and became an equity partner with sports drink maker BioSteel sports drinks.
2020: NFL Top 100 Players of 2020 Ranking
In 2020, Patrick Mahomes was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
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: Week 1 Performance and AFC Offensive Player of the Week
In 2020, during Week 1, Patrick Mahomes threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns, achieving a quarterback rating of 144.2. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.
2020: Named to Time 100 List
Patrick Mahomes was named to the Time 100 list of most influential people of 2020.
March 12, 2021: Contract Restructuring
On March 12, 2021, Patrick Mahomes restructured his contract to save the Chiefs $17 million in salary cap space.
August 16, 2021: Mahomes Announces Signature Shoe with Adidas
On August 16, 2021, Patrick Mahomes announced he would be releasing his own signature shoe as part of his endorsement deal with Adidas. The shoe was called the Mahomes 1 Impact FLX and was released on August 23.
2021: Investment in Whataburger Franchise
In 2021, Patrick Mahomes became an investor in a group to expand the Whataburger fast food restaurant franchise to Missouri and Kansas.
2021: 2021 Season Performance
In 2021, Patrick Mahomes had a season of highs and lows, including earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week, experiencing his first loss in September, setting career highs for rushing yards and passing attempts in a single game, and finishing with 4,839 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.
2021: Joins Sporting Kansas City Ownership Group
In 2021, Patrick Mahomes joined Sporting Club, the ownership group of the Major League Soccer franchise Sporting Kansas City.
2021: Ranked Top 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.
March 12, 2022: Mahomes and Brittany Matthews Marry
On March 12, 2022, Patrick Mahomes married Brittany Matthews.
2022: Appears in Coors Light Commercial
In 2022, Patrick Mahomes appeared in a commercial for Coors Light, featuring a Coors flashlight due to NFL rules.
2022: Participates 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 Players of 2022 Ranking
In 2022, Patrick Mahomes was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.
2022: Super Bowl LVII Win
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.
2022: Filming of Quarterback Documentary
Patrick Mahomes was filmed during the 2022 NFL season, both on and off the field, for the Netflix sports documentary series "Quarterback".
July 12, 2023: Quarterback Series Premieres on Netflix
On July 12, 2023, the sports documentary series "Quarterback", featuring Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota, premiered on Netflix.
September 18, 2023: Contract Restructure Agreement
On September 18, 2023, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs agreed to restructure his contract, providing him with $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026.
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 the beverage manufacturer Prime.
2023: Joins NWSL's Kansas City Current Ownership Group
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes joined the ownership group of the NWSL's Kansas City Current.
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, earning his second Super Bowl MVP award. He was also named the season's Most Valuable Player.
2023: Wins The Match with Travis Kelce
In 2023, Patrick Mahomes teamed up with his Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce against Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in The Match. Mahomes and Kelce won the match.
2023: Named to Time 100 List
Patrick Mahomes was named to the Time 100 list of most influential people of 2023.
June 2024: Whataburger Locations in Kansas City
As of June 2024, there are 14 Whataburger locations in the Kansas City area, with Patrick Mahomes's investment group, called KMO Burgers, operating 11 of them.
2024: Chiefs' 2024 Season Milestones
In 2024, Mahomes aimed for a third consecutive Super Bowl win and passed Len Dawson as the Chiefs' all-time passing yards leader. He also achieved his 77th regular season start victory, surpassing Tom Brady and Roger Staubach. Mahomes reached 30,000 career passing yards in record time and led the Chiefs to a 9-0 start. The team secured their ninth consecutive AFC West title and clinched the top AFC seed, setting a franchise record with 15 regular-season wins. Mahomes finished the 2024 season with 3,928 passing yards and 26 touchdowns, marking his first season without 4,000 passing yards or a Pro Bowl selection.
2024: Donates 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: 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 WNBA Franchise to Kansas City
In 2024, Patrick Mahomes, along with the rest of the ownership group of the Current, expressed interest in bringing a WNBA expansion franchise to Kansas City.
2024: Super Bowl LIX Loss
In the 2024 season, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their third straight Super Bowl but lost Super Bowl LIX, falling short of a historic three-peat.
2024: Named to Time 100 List
Patrick Mahomes was named to the Time 100 list of most influential people of 2024.
December 14, 2025: Mahomes Misses Playoffs Due to Injury
On December 14, 2025, Patrick Mahomes and 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.
2025: Opens 1587 Prime Steakhouse
In 2025, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce opened a steakhouse called 1587 Prime at the Loews Hotel Kansas City.
2025: NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 Ranking
In 2025, Patrick Mahomes was ranked fifth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
January 2026: Launches Golf-Focused Apparel Line with Adidas
In January 2026, Patrick Mahomes launched a golf-focused apparel line in partnership with Adidas.
2026: Contract Restructure Term
In 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.
2026: WNBA Expansion
Patrick Mahomes and the Current ownership group considered the WNBA expanding to add teams in San Francisco, Portland, and Toronto by 2026 when considering a WNBA expansion franchise to Kansas City.
2028: WNBA Expansion Goals
Patrick Mahomes and the Current ownership group considered the WNBA hoping to have 16 teams by 2028 when considering a WNBA expansion franchise to Kansas City.
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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