15 things you may not have known about Patrick Mahomes

Max KalnitzFeb 6, 2021, 03:24 IST

Patrick Mahomes.AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann

Patrick Mahomes is set to play in his second straight Super Bowl on Sunday.
Last year, he led the Chiefs to a comeback victory over the 49ers and was named Super Bowl MVP.
Off the field, Mahomes loves ketchup, collects sneakers, and is pretty good at beer pong.

Patrick Mahomes is arguably the most popular player currently in the NFL.

Known for his rocket of an arm and his ability to complete sensational plays seemingly out of thin air, the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback has already established himself as a legendary player in his first four years in the NFL.

In that time, he's also set and broken multiple records. The reigning Super Bowl MVP is one of only two players in NFL history with 5,000 passing yards and 50 passing touchdowns in a single season. Now he's looking to add to his legacy by winning a second straight Super Bowl.

In honor of football's biggest game this Sunday, here are 15 interesting facts you might not have known about Patrick Mahomes.

Growing up, Mahomes' father nicknamed him "Showtime" because of his athletic skill.

Patrick Mahomes. Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Before he was drafted to the NFL, Mahomes was selected in the MLB draft.

Patrick Mahomes throws out the first pitch at a Kansas City Royals game in 2018. John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Mahomes' baseball skills come from his dad, who played in the MLB.

Pat Mahomes Sr. pitching for the New York Mets in 2000. Ezra O. Shaw/Allsport/Getty Images

As a kid, Mahomes obsessed over MLB player Alex Rodriguez.

Former New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez in 2016. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

Mahomes was robbed at gunpoint during his rookie season.

Patrick Mahomes. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

In 2020, Mahomes signed the biggest contract deal in American sports history.

Patrick Mahomes. Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Although he chose football over baseball, Mahomes is still involved in the sport. In 2020, he became a partial owner of the Kansas City Royals.

Patrick Mahomes is now a partial-owner of the Kansas City Royals. AP Photo/Colin E. Braley

Mahomes' younger brother, Jackson, is a social media star.

Jackson Mahomes. TikTok/@jacksonmahomes

Mahomes is engaged to his high school sweetheart.

Brittany Matthews and Patrick Mahomes watch the Miami Heat and New York Knicks play in 2019. James Devaney/Getty Images

Mahomes and Matthews recently revealed they're having a baby.

Patrick Mahomes and fiancee Brittany Matthews celebrate the Chiefs' Super Bowl win in 2020. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Patrick Mahomes has an impressive sneaker collection.

Patrick Mahomes rocking some clean kicks in 2019. RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty

Mahomes is the first Kansas City Chiefs player to appear on the cover of "Madden."

Patrick Mahomes after winning the AFC Championship game in January 2021. Jamie Squire/Getty Images

The superstar quarterback is slightly obsessed with ketchup.

Patrick Mahomes has been very open about his love for the condiment. Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Mahomes has his own cereal.

Patrick Mahomes. Mark Brown/Getty Images

Mahomes beat Post Malone at beer pong so badly the singer got a tattoo of the quarterback's signature.