Patrick Mahomes is an NFL quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. As of September 12, 2026, he is on Kansas City’s active roster, wears No. 15 and is listed at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds. A native of Tyler, Texas, Mahomes was born September 17, 1995. He attended Whitehouse High School before playing at Texas Tech, where he left after his junior season to enter the NFL draft.
The Chiefs selected Mahomes with the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft after trading up with Buffalo. He became Kansas City’s regular starter in 2018 and has since earned NFL MVP recognition and Super Bowl MVP honors while helping lead the franchise to championships. Mahomes is known for elite arm talent, mobility and an ability to extend plays, including throws from unconventional platforms; his game combines aggressive downfield creation with improvisation outside the pocket.
Jersey number
15
Position
QB
Birth date
9/17/1995
Height
6-2
Weight
225 lbs
College
Texas Tech
Experience
7
Arm length
33 1/4
Hand size
9 1/4
Patrick Mahomes Questions & Answers
What position does Patrick Mahomes play?
Patrick Mahomes is a quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is listed as active on the Chiefs roster as of September 12, 2026.
How tall is Patrick Mahomes?
Patrick Mahomes is listed at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds by the NFL.
When and where was Patrick Mahomes born?
Patrick Lavon Mahomes II was born September 17, 1995, in Tyler, Texas.
Where did Patrick Mahomes play college football?
Mahomes played college football at Texas Tech. He entered the NFL draft after his junior season with the Red Raiders.
When was Patrick Mahomes drafted?
The Chiefs selected Mahomes in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 10th overall pick after trading up with the Buffalo Bills.
What is Patrick Mahomes' playing style?
Mahomes is recognized for exceptional arm strength, mobility and creative off-platform throws. His style is especially associated with extending plays and creating passing opportunities from both the pocket and while moving.
What major awards has Patrick Mahomes won?
Mahomes has won NFL MVP honors and Super Bowl MVP honors, including Super Bowl LIV, Super Bowl LVII and Super Bowl LVIII MVP recognition.
What is the status of Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs contract?
In June 2026, Mahomes and the Chiefs agreed to a reworked contract that added two years and was reported to run through 2033. Earlier in 2026, Kansas City also restructured elements of his deal for salary-cap purposes.
