For the fourth time in just six seasons as a starting NFL quarterback, Patrick Mahomes is set to play in the Super Bowl while looking to win his third championship and Super Bowl MVP honor.
That’s an absurd level of success for a QB who’s only 28 years old, but it’s also what we’ve come to expect from Mahomes, who is already on pace to go down as one of the greatest NFL players of all time.
Be it the regular season or playoffs, Mahomes is as good as it gets. He currently owns the highest passer rating by any NFL quarterback in playoff history (106.3) and second in regular-season history (103.5).
Obviously, Mahomes has a long career ahead of him that’s sure to produce more Super Bowl trips, but let’s say he grew tired of the game and retired today. With his current resume, would that be enough to get him into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
While it would be a short career, he’d undoubtedly make it to Canton eventually, anyway.
But would he be a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
That’s where the debate gets interesting, especially with the NFL having just announced its 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
Mahomes is already one of the greatest to ever play the game, and he has four Super Bowl berths to prove it. He’s thrived on the game’s biggest stage, as evidenced by his two Super Bowl MVP trophies.
Only six players have won multiple Super Bowl MVP awards. Tom Brady, widely regarded as the GOAT, holds the record with five, followed by Joe Montana with three, while Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, Eli Manning, and Mahomes all have two.
So with another Super Bowl MVP trophy, he’d join Montana and Brady as the only players to ever win 3+. If Brady isn’t the GOAT, then Montana is probably the next choice, at least among quarterbacks.
Here are some other notable career achievements for Mahomes.
- Mahomes is one of just four quarterbacks in NFL history to have at least four seasons of 4,500 passing yards and 35+ passing touchdowns, joining Tom Brady (five), Drew Brees (four), and Peyton Manning (four). Manning was a first-ballot Hall of Famer, while Brady is a lock to be one, and Brees is likely to be one as well.
- Mahomes was the fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach 20,000 career passing yards,
- From 2018-19, Mahomes had a streak of 14 straight regular season games with two-plus touchdown passes, the second-longest streak in NFL history, narrowly behind Peyton Manning’s streak of 15.
- Mahomes already ranks sixth in passing touchdowns in NFL playoff history with 39, one behind Peyton Manning (40). So with two-plus passing scores in Super Bowl LVIII, Mahomes would move into the Top 5.
- Mahomes is currently tied with eight other players for the most Super Bowl wins by a QB with two. With a win Sunday, he’d move into a tie with Troy Aikman for fourth all-time with three championships as a starting QB. Aikman was a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
So yeah, Mahomes is getting into the Hall of Fame if he retires today, and he’s probably a first-ballot selection. If he leads the Chiefs to a win in Super Bowl LVIII, we can safely change probably into definitely.
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So yeah, Mahomes is getting into the Hall of Fame if he retires today, and he's probably a first-ballot selection. If he leads the Chiefs to a win in Super Bowl LVIII, we can safely change probably into definitely. Odds/Lines subject to change. Eligibility restrictions & terms apply*.
Is Mahomes better than Brady? ›
Mahomes Wins Consecutive Super Bowl MVPs
His three Super Bowl rings are the most of any active quarterback. Mahomes is also the first QB since Brady to win back-to-back championships and the second player ever with back-to-back Super Bowl MVPs — something Brady never accomplished.
Is Travis Kelce a first ballot hof? ›
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What QB was picked before Patrick Mahomes? ›
In the 2017 NFL Draft, Mitchell Trubisky was the only quarterback selected ahead of Patrick Mahomes. Trubisky was chosen as the second overall pick by the Chicago Bears out of North Carolina, while Mahomes was selected as the 10th overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs after playing college football at Texas Tech.
How old was Patrick Mahomes when he was drafted? ›
Patrick Mahomes Draft photo: How old was Patrick Mahomes when he went to the NFL? Mahomes was 22 when he declared himself for the 2017 NFL Draft. The Chiefs traded up in the Draft with the Buffalo Bills for an overall 10th selection. Patrick Mahomes was the Chiefs' first selection in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Who is the best QB in the NFL all time? ›
This sortable table shows the top 100 NFL quarterbacks in order of regular season wins, since the start of the modern era, 1950. The table also shows every team that a quarterback played for and his record with each team. Tom Brady is the all-time leader in wins at quarterback.
Who is considered the NFL goat? ›
Tom Brady is universally known as the GOAT (greatest of all time) in NFL circles. With seven Super Bowl wins from his illustrious 23 years in the sport, he set standards and records that will never be beaten.
Who was mistaken for Patrick Mahomes? ›
the Miami Grand Prix and they both had hilarious.
How high was Patrick Mahomes drafted? ›
2017 season. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Mahomes in the first round (10th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft. The Chiefs, originally slated to have the 27th overall selection, traded up in the draft with the Buffalo Bills for the 10th overall selection.
Who was the Chiefs first QB? ›
Cotton Davidson was the team's first starting quarterback.
Mahomes grew up mostly in Tyler, Texas, with his white mother after she and his Black father separated when their son was six years old.
How much is Patrick Mahomes worth? ›
What is Patrick Mahomes' net worth? Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, has seen a meteoric rise not just on the field but also in his financial portfolio. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to range from $40 million to $70 million.
Did Mahomes go to college? ›
Patrick Mahomes attended Texas Tech, choosing the Red Raiders over Oklahoma State and Rice University. In college, he started setting records, being the player with the most passing yards in a game (734), and the most yards of total offense with 819. In three years in the NCAA, he played 32 games with 11, 252 yards.
Has Patrick Mahomes beaten Tom Brady? ›
Mahomes went 3-3 in his six career starts against Brady, going 1-2 against him while he was on the Patriots and 2-1 against him during his final seasons in Tampa Bay. In the playoffs, however, Mahomes was 0-2 against Brady, losing to him in the AFC championship game in 2019 and in the Super Bowl in 2021.
Who is the Chiefs best QB? ›
In just six seasons as a starter, Patrick Mahomes is easily already the best quarterback in Kansas City Chiefs history. Super Bowl winner Len Dawson still holds the franchise records for passing yards and touchdown passes. Alex Smith had a solid five-year run with the Chiefs following his stint with the 49ers.
What is Patrick Mahomes ranked in the NFL? ›
NFL Top 100 Players of 2023: Patrick Mahomes is ranked No. 1.
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The list
| Rank | Player | Position |
|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mahomes | Quarterback |
| 2 | Justin Jefferson | Wide receiver |
| 3 | Jalen Hurts | Quarterback |
| 4 | Nick Bosa | Defensive end |
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