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- Patrick Mahomes exploded in 2018, his first year as a starter, throwing 50 touchdowns to become the MVP favorite.
- Mahomes was a high school baseball and football star and nearly chose baseball, with an offer to turn pro.
- Mahomes instead chose football, became a college star, rose up NFL draft boards, and broke out this year to become the most exciting player in football.
Patrick Mahomes was a revelation in 2018.
The 23-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was something of an unknown coming into his first season as a starter, but quickly announced himself one of the future stars of the NFL.
Mahomes' journey mirrors Stephen Curry's in the NBA - Mahomes was the son of a major league pitcher and grew up with unbelievable arm talent. After an offer to play pro baseball, Mahomes chose football, rose to college stardom, climbed up draft boards, and got taken in the first round of the 2017 draft by the Chiefs.
In his first season as a starter, Mahomes threw for over 5,000 yards with 50 touchdowns, leading the NFL. He's the favorite for MVP and has produced more jaw-dropping highlights than any other player in the league. He's a must-watch player who's only just getting started.
Here's how Mahomes went from a possible baseball star to the most exciting player in the NFL: