Patrick Mahomes's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Patrick Mahomes.

Patrick Mahomes is a highly accomplished American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Since becoming the starting quarterback in 2018, Mahomes has led the Chiefs to seven consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and five Super Bowl appearances, winning three. He is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and the best of his generation, consistently ranked as the league's best.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: MaxPreps Male Athlete of the Year

In 2013-2014, Patrick Mahomes was named the Maxpreps Male Athlete of the Year.

2014: MaxPreps Male Athlete of the Year

In 2013-2014, Patrick Mahomes was named the Maxpreps Male Athlete of the Year.

2018: Mahomes Becomes Chiefs Starter

In 2018, Mahomes became the starting quarterback for the Chiefs after they traded Alex Smith. That season he threw for 5,097 yards, 50 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also won the 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. He led the Chiefs to seven consecutive AFC Championship Game appearances and five Super Bowl appearances. He threw for 5,097 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, won NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL Most Valuable Player awards.

2019: 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, Kansas City Club 101 Awards AFC Offensive Player of the Year, and NFL MVP.

2019: Won Super Bowl LIV

In 2019, Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl in 50 years, defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Mahomes was awarded the Super Bowl MVP for his performance, becoming the youngest quarterback and the second Black quarterback to earn the honor.

2020: Sports Illustrated Sportspeople of the Year

In 2020, Patrick Mahomes was named one of Sports Illustrated's Sportspeople of the Year for his activism following George Floyd's murder and encouraging voting in the 2020 presidential election. He also had a successful season, ending with 4,740 passing yards, 38 touchdowns, and was named to the Pro Bowl.

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 list.

2020: Pro Bowl Selection

In the 2019 season, Patrick Mahomes was selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl, though he did not play due to his participation in Super Bowl LIV.

2021: Ranked #1 in NFL Top 100 Players of 2021

In 2021, Patrick Mahomes was ranked as the top player in the NFL by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2021: 2021 Season

Throughout the 2021 season, Patrick Mahomes achieved milestones such as earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 1, experiencing his first September loss, setting career highs in rushing yards and passing attempts in Week 5, and earning a Pro Bowl nomination, finishing the season with 4,839 yards and 37 touchdowns.

2022: Ranked #8 in NFL Top 100 Players of 2022

In 2022, Patrick Mahomes was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

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 beating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

2023: Super Bowl LVII Victory and MVP Award

In 2023, Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles and was awarded his second Super Bowl MVP. He also finished the season as the league's Most Valuable Player.