Patrick Mahomes, born September 17, 1995, in Tyler, Texas, is the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history. After being drafted 10th overall in 2017, he became the starter in 2018 and immediately made history with a 5,097-yard, 50-touchdown season—joining only Peyton Manning in achieving that feat—and earned the NFL MVP award.

Mahomes has since led the Chiefs to five Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl LIV, LVII, and LVIII while taking home the Super Bowl MVP trophy each time, placing him among just five quarterbacks to win three or more titles as a starter. His remarkable career includes a historic 10-year, $450 million contract signed in 2020, and he helped the Chiefs achieve back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024. The son of former MLB pitcher Pat Mahomes, he grew up in Texas as a multi-sport athlete, and his legendary status is cemented by being named to Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2020, 2023, and 2024—the most selections for a pro athlete. Though he fell short of a three-peat in losing Super Bowl LIX in 2025, his mix of record-setting stats and clutch performances solidifies his legacy as the top quarterback of his generation.