Biography
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995), known professionally as Patrick Mahomes II, is a talented quarterback for the Kansas Chiefs from the United States.
After starting his football career as a quarterback at ‘Texas Tech University’, Mahomes moved on to play for the ‘NFL’s ‘Kansas City Chiefs’, where he was selected in the 2017 ‘NFL Draft’. During the 2018 ‘NFL’ season, Patrick Mahomes II became the third player in league history to throw 50 touchdowns in a single season.
He was named to the ‘First Team All-Pro’ and ‘AFC–NFC Pro Bowl’ all-star games for his performance. He was selected as ‘AFC Offensive Player of the Year’ at the ‘101 Awards’ that same year.
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| Full name: | Patrick Lavon Mahomes II |
| Stage name: | Patrick Mahomes II |
| Born: | September 17, 1995 (age 28) |
| Place of birth: | Tyler, Texas, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.91 minutes |
| Parents: | Randi Martin and Pat Mahomes |
| Siblings: | Jackson Mahomes and Mia Randall |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Brittany Matthews |
| The children: | Sterling Skye Mahomes |
| Job: | Football Quarterback |
| Net worth: | 40 million US dollars |
Early life
Patrick Mahomes II was born in Tyler, Texas, on September 17, 1995, to Randi Martin and Pat Mahomes, a former professional baseball (MLB) player.
In addition to American football, he attended ‘Whitehouse High School’ in Texas and played baseball and basketball. He was an outstanding football player in his senior year of high school.
15 runs scored, 50 touchdown passes, 948 running yards, and 4,619 passing yards are some of his accomplishments. He was also a skilled baseball player. He threw a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts in one contest as a pitcher.
The American website ‘MaxPreps’ later awarded him the ‘Male Athlete of the Year’ award.
Patrick Mahomes II enrolled at Texas Tech University after graduating from high school. The ‘Detroit Tigers’ selected him in the 2014 ‘Major League Baseball’ draft. However, he did not sign with the ‘Detroit Tigers’ because he wanted to play football.
Career
The Oklahoma State Cowboys of Oklahoma State University are Patrick Mahomes II’s first college football opponent. He was brought in to replace injured quarterback Davis Matthew Webb.
He started his first game for the University of Texas at Austin against the Texas Longhorns. Patrick Mahomes II was retained as the starter for the final three games of the season after completing 13 of 21 passes in his debut. He passed for 598 yards and six passing touchdowns in one of his games against the Baylor Bears of Baylor University.
He was rated the second best quarterback by ‘Sports Illustrated’, third by ‘ESPN’ and fourth by ‘NFL Selection Scout’ before the draft. He was one of the most sought-after players in the draft because of his outstanding performance in college.
The Kansas City Chiefs eventually selected him in the first round of the draft. He became the first quarterback to be selected in the first round by a Missouri-based team since Todd Alan Blackledge in the 1983 NFL Draft. He signed a $16.42 million contract with the Chiefs on July 20, 2017. He made his debut against the Denver Broncos and assisted the Chiefs in their victory.
The Chiefs announced on January 30, 2018 that they would trade regular starter Alex Smith. The team’s decision to trade Alex Smith created an opportunity for Patrick Mahomes II to start the entire season as quarterback.
He threw four touchdown passes in his first game as the regular starting quarterback, helping his team defeat the ‘Los Angeles Chargers.’ He was selected as the ‘AFC Offensive Player of the Week’ for his outstanding performance. He set an ‘NFL’ record for most touchdown passes in the first three games by a quarterback in a game against the ‘Steelers.’
He also set a new NFL record for most touchdown passes in the first two weeks of a season in the same game. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week, becoming the first quarterback to win back-to-back Player of the Week honors since 2011.
Patrick Mahomes II had 304 passing yards, one running score and a touchdown in a win over the Denver Broncos in his fourth week as starting quarterback. Despite four touchdown passes, 352 passing yards and two interceptions, his team lost to the New England Patriots in week six.
The Chiefs responded by defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in their next game. He had four touchdowns, 358 passing yards, and one interception in the contest. In the next game, he threw for four touchdowns, one interception, and 303 yards in a win over the Denver Broncos.
Patrick Mahomes II became the second quarterback in NFL history to reach 50 passing touchdowns and 5,000 passing yards while playing against the ‘Oakland Raiders’ in week 17 of the 2018 season. He is also one of only seven players in NFL history to pass for 5,000 yards in a season.
He had 278 passing yards and one touchdown against the Colts, helping the Chiefs win their first home playoff game since 1993. With the win, the Chiefs qualified for their first AFC Championship game since 1993. However, the club was defeated in the finals by the New England Patriots.
Family & Personal Life
Brittany Matthews, a former football player, is the girlfriend of Patrick Mahomes II. Brittany met Mahomes when they were both in high school and now works as a personal trainer.
Patrick Mahomes II and his accomplices were robbed at gunpoint in Tyler, Texas on May 12, 2017. Officials eventually arrested the suspects.
Social media
- Twitter @PatrickMahomes (2M+ Followers)
- Facebook; Patrick Mahomes (Over 1 million followers)
- Instagram: @patrickmahomes (4.6M+ followers)
Net worth
American football quarterback Patrick Mahomes II has a net worth of approximately $40 million.
