18 things you may not have known about Patrick Mahomes

Talia Lakritz,Max KalnitzFeb 11, 2024, 21:12 IST

Patrick Mahomes.AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, heads back to the Super Bowl on February 11.
He was named Super Bowl MVP in 2020 and 2023.

Patrick Mahomes is one of the most popular players 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 quickly established himself as a legendary player.

Since he was picked in the 2017 draft, he's also set and broken multiple records. The 2020 and 2023 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.

Mahomes is returning to the Super Bowl this year as the Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers on February 11.

Here are interesting facts you might not have known about Mahomes.

When Mahomes was growing up, his father nicknamed him "Showtime" because of his athletic skill.

Patrick Mahomes.Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

When Mahomes was growing up, his 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

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

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

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

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 on the field.Joe Robbins/Getty Images

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

Patrick Mahomes on the field.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.Colin E. Braley/AP

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.Colin E. Braley/AP

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

Jackson Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes' brother, in January 2023.Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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

Jackson Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes' brother, in January 2023.Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Mahomes is married 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 is married 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 welcomed their daughter, Sterling Skye, in February 2021.

Patrick Mahomes, his wife, Brittany, and their daughter, Sterling, in September 2022.Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Mahomes and Matthews welcomed their daughter, Sterling Skye, in February 2021.

Patrick Mahomes, his wife, Brittany, and their daughter, Sterling, in September 2022.Jamie Squire/Getty Images

In November 2022, they welcomed a son, Bronze.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews attend a red carpet.Omar Vega/Invision/AP

In November 2022, they welcomed a son, Bronze.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews attend a red carpet.Omar Vega/Invision/AP

The couple also has two dogs, Silver and Steel.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews in December 2021.Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The couple also has two dogs, Silver and Steel.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews in December 2021.Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Patrick Mahomes has an impressive sneaker collection.

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

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

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

He founded a nonprofit organization called 15 and the Mahomies in 2019.

NFL football players, including Patrick Mahome (back row, third from left) pose with a group of children.Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

He founded a nonprofit organization called 15 and the Mahomies in 2019.

NFL football players, including Patrick Mahome (back row, third from left) pose with a group of children.Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via 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

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 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.

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.

Patrick Mahomes.Mark Brown/Getty Images

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18 things you may not have known about Patrick Mahomes

When Mahomes was growing up, his father nicknamed him "Showtime" because of his athletic skill.

When Mahomes was growing up, his father nicknamed him "Showtime" because of his athletic skill.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mahomes was robbed at gunpoint during his rookie season.

Mahomes was robbed at gunpoint during his rookie season.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Mahomes is married to his high school sweetheart.

Mahomes is married to his high school sweetheart.

Mahomes and Matthews welcomed their daughter, Sterling Skye, in February 2021.

Mahomes and Matthews welcomed their daughter, Sterling Skye, in February 2021.

In November 2022, they welcomed a son, Bronze.

In November 2022, they welcomed a son, Bronze.

The couple also has two dogs, Silver and Steel.

The couple also has two dogs, Silver and Steel.

Patrick Mahomes has an impressive sneaker collection.

Patrick Mahomes has an impressive sneaker collection.

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

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

He founded a nonprofit organization called 15 and the Mahomies in 2019.

He founded a nonprofit organization called 15 and the Mahomies in 2019.

The superstar quarterback is slightly obsessed with ketchup.

The superstar quarterback is slightly obsessed with ketchup.

Mahomes has his own cereal.

Mahomes has his own cereal.

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

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