Patrick Mahomes headshot
QB Kansas City Chiefs #15

Patrick Mahomes Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
31
Height / weight
6'2", 225 lb
Experience
10th season
Drafted
2017 R1, #10

2026 Season

PPR PPG
22.9
Pos rank
QB6
Rostered
97%

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Patrick Mahomes Bio

Patrick Mahomes is a quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he wears No. 15. Born September 17, 1995, in Tyler, TX, he attended Whitehouse and played college football at Texas Tech.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Mahomes in round 1, pick 10, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on April 27, 2017.

In 129 regular-season games since 2017, he has thrown for 36,751 yards and 274 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 10 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Chiefs2017–now Kansas City Chiefs
36,751yds, 274 TD, 87 INT · 129 games
Best: 428.4 pts (2022)
Regular-season passing stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

  1. Kansas City Chiefs Current team2017–present

    Selected in round 1, pick 10, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 129 starts in 129 games. Member of the Super Bowl LIV champion Chiefs. Member of the Super Bowl LVII champion Chiefs. Member of the Super Bowl LVIII champion Chiefs.

  2. College: Texas Tech

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Transactions

  1. ContractRestructured contract to create about $43.6 million in cap space with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  2. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Kansas City Chiefs.
  3. ContractRestructured contract to create $21.6 million in cap space with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  4. ContractAgreed to a restructured contract paying $210.6 million from 2023 to 2026 with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  5. ContractRestructured contract to create about $17 million in cap space with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  6. ContractSigned a 10-year contract extension worth up to $503 million with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  7. ContractFifth-year option exercised by the Kansas City Chiefs.
  8. SignedSigned a four-year, $16.42 million rookie contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  9. TradedTraded by the Buffalo Bills to the Kansas City Chiefs for CB Tre'Davious White, DB John Johnson and ILB Rashaan Evans.
  10. DraftedSelected by the Kansas City Chiefs in round 1, pick 10.

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About Patrick Mahomes: Bio FAQ

How old is Patrick Mahomes?

Patrick Mahomes is 31 years old. He was born on September 17, 1995. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.

How tall is Patrick Mahomes?

Patrick Mahomes is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 225 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.

How much does Patrick Mahomes weigh?

Patrick Mahomes weighs 225 pounds, his listed weight on the Kansas City Chiefs roster. He is listed at 6'2".

What number does Patrick Mahomes wear?

Patrick Mahomes wears number 15 for the Kansas City Chiefs. He plays quarterback.

What position does Patrick Mahomes play?

Patrick Mahomes plays quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, wearing number 15. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.

What team does Patrick Mahomes play for?

Patrick Mahomes plays for the Kansas City Chiefs as a quarterback. He has been with the Chiefs since 2017.

Where did Patrick Mahomes go to college?

Patrick Mahomes played college football at Texas Tech, after attending Whitehouse (TX). The Kansas City Chiefs drafted him out of Texas Tech in 2017.

When was Patrick Mahomes drafted?

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Patrick Mahomes in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 10th overall pick, out of Texas Tech.

What round was Patrick Mahomes drafted in?

Patrick Mahomes was a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, taken 10th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs.

What pick was Patrick Mahomes in the NFL Draft?

Patrick Mahomes was the 10th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round.

Where is Patrick Mahomes from?

Patrick Mahomes went to high school in Texas, at Whitehouse, before playing college football at Texas Tech.

When is Patrick Mahomes's birthday?

Patrick Mahomes's birthday is September 17. He was born on September 17, 1995 and is 31 years old.

How long has Patrick Mahomes been in the NFL?

2026 is Patrick Mahomes's 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2017 as a first-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.

What teams has Patrick Mahomes played for?

Patrick Mahomes has played for the Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.

Has Patrick Mahomes won a Super Bowl?

Yes, 3 times. Patrick Mahomes was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LIV after the 2019 season, the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LVII after the 2022 season and the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LVIII after the 2023 season.