The Mahomes name is basically football royalty at this point, but not everyone rocking it gets a free pass to NFL stardom. While Patrick Mahomes is out here stacking Super Bowls and MVPs, his half-brother, Graham Walker, is grinding in the shadows—no viral dances, no flashy headlines, just pure hustle. And now, he’s got one big shot to turn heads.

March 25 is a make-or-break day for Walker, as he steps onto the field at Rice University’s Pro Day, hoping to impress NFL scouts. At 6’3” and 225 lbs, he’s got the frame of a tight end and the DNA of an athlete, but the name alone won’t get him drafted. His Rice stats? Nothing crazy—24 catches, 252 yards, zero touchdowns last season. But Pro Day isn’t about the past; it’s about showing potential. And his dad, Patrick Mahomes Sr., knows just how important this is. “Big day for the son. Pro day at Rice,” he posted on Instagram, hyping up Walker’s moment.

His football journey has been a bit of a rollercoaster. After three seasons at Brown University—where he put up 1,496 yards and 16 touchdowns—he bet on himself, transferring to Rice for a shot at the league. His numbers at Rice weren’t eye-popping, but that’s not stopping him from chasing the dream.

Pat Mahomes Sr., a former MLB pitcher, is all in on his son’s potential. “He’s a little bit more laid back than the others,” he said, noting that Walker’s personality is nothing like Patrick’s high-energy, always-in-the-spotlight vibe. “But a very impressive young man.” Instead of being front and center, Walker has been grinding in silence, hoping his work speaks for itself. He flashed some big-play ability with a 33-yard catch against Memphis last season, but consistency is the name of the game.

And then there’s Patrick Mahomes himself. While he hasn’t been super hands-on in Walker’s journey, their dad hinted that the Chiefs star might throw him some passes this offseason. That kind of exposure could be huge. Meanwhile, Walker’s agent, Equity Sports—the same firm that reps Patrick—is already hyping him up, calling him a “generational recess athlete.” Bold move.

With no big-name prospects coming out of Rice this year, Walker has a real chance to steal the show. A strong Pro Day could flip the script from ‘Mahomes’ lesser-known brother’ to a legit NFL prospect. All it takes is one scout to believe. And for Walker, March 25 is his shot.

From Ivy League to the big leagues

Graham Walker had already made a name for himself at Brown University, putting up solid numbers over three seasons—127 catches, 1,496 yards, and 15 touchdowns. Not too shabby for an Ivy League receiver. He even snagged Third Team Phil Steele All-Ivy honors in 2023 and Fourth Team in 2022. But instead of coasting on his success, he wanted more. So, he packed his bags and took his talents to Rice University, looking for a shot at the NFL.

One of his biggest flexes at Brown? His insane sophomore-year performance against Harvard, where he torched the defense for nine catches and 132 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown grab—his first-ever college TD. That season earned him a spot as a HERO Sports Sophomore All-American. Clearly, the dude could ball. But the Ivy League isn’t exactly an NFL pipeline, so Walker knew he had to level up.

So why Rice? For him, it was all about development. “Seeing the track record of guys going to the NFL and the guys that the coaching staff has developed just provides more and more reason to join such a great program,” Graham Walker said. With his 6’3″, 227-lb frame and a workhorse mentality, he’s betting that Rice can turn him into a legit pro prospect. Now, with Pro Day on the horizon, it’s time to show scouts he made the right call.