'The day everything changed': Patrick Mahomes opens up about the surprising role his mom played in his NFL journey
Patrick Mahomes
is one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL, known for his wild, creative throws. But the roots of his unique style didn't come from a coach, they came from his mom, Randi Mahomes.
Long before Patrick became a Kansas City Chiefs superstar, he was catching strange throws in his Texas backyard. It turns out, those playful moments helped shape the football genius we see today.
Patrick Mahomes' unique football skills started long before he joined the NFL
Patrick Mahomes is now one of the biggest names in American football. He plays quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and has already won two MVP awards and two Super Bowls. But what many people don't know is that some of his wild and creative throws didn't start in football practice, they started at home, with his mom, Randi Mahomes.
His mother would fling footballs to him in their Tyler, Texas, backyard when he was a tiny boy. She didn't, however, fling the ball as typical.
She was often busy, so she would throw it behind her back, off to the side, or in weird directions, just so she could keep reading her book or enjoy a cup of coffee.
'I'd throw it in the strangest way,'
Randi Mahomes said during a chat on the Raising Athletes podcast with Kirsten Jones in July 2024.
Unintentionally, Randi Mahomes showed Patrick Mahomes how to change to weak throws, move fast, and keep calm even when conditions weren't perfect. This began to shape his present approach to playing. Fans often see Mahomes perform sidearm passes, off-balance throws, or no-look moves throughout games, all of which render him very hard to predict.
Randi Mahomes shaped Patrick's style with fun backyard games and strong support
Randi Mahomes was not a football coach. But by just being a caring and creative mom, she helped Patrick grow into a star.
She drove him to games, cheered from the stands, and always gave him love and support. 'She was always there,' Patrick told ESPN back in 2020.
'She did everything.'
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Randi now lives in Texas and still shares proud moments about Patrick. In April 2025, during this year's NFL Draft week, she posted on social media remembering the 2017 night when Patrick was picked by the Kansas City Chiefs.
'The day everything changed,'
she wrote.
On the podcast, Randi laughed as she said,
'We didn't know we were building an NFL quarterback. We were just having fun in the backyard.'
Patrick Mahomes is now starting his ninth NFL season and continues to surprise fans every year. But it all started years ago with a little boy, a backyard, and a mom just trying to enjoy her coffee.
FAQs
Who trained Patrick Mahomes as a child?
His mom, Randi Mahomes, accidentally trained him during backyard games.
How did Randi Mahomes influence Patrick's playing style?
Her unusual throws helped him learn to react fast and stay creative.
When did Patrick Mahomes start playing football?
He started young, playing catch with his mom in their backyard in Texas.
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