Patrick Mahomes has done it yet again! The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has surpassed NFL legend Tom Brady in Fanatics jersey sales. According to the franchise’s CEO, Michael Rubin, the three-time MVP now stands at the top position in jersey sales, followed by Travis Kelce. Tom Brady is third, with C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams in fourth and fifth place, respectively.

The NFLPA figures also tell a similar story, with Patrick Mahomes in the top spot, followed by Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey. Travis Kelce has also ascended the jersey sales charts after his much-hyped relationship with Taylor Swift became public. The tight end entered the top 10 spots in sales in Week 3 before catapulting straight to the third spot when the pop star made an appearance in one of his games in Week 4.

The popularity of Fanatics jerseys has been increasing each season, and they hold multi-million partnerships with athletes for their exclusive merchandise. Apart from the league salaries, the players earn generously through sponsorships and endorsement deals that contribute to their ever-increasing net worth. Mahomes and Brady are prime examples of this theme, being the most popular players of their respective eras.

The Patriots legend has amassed a net worth of $530 million over 23 years of his time in the league, as per Forbes. A major chunk of the amount can be attributed to endorsement deals, earning $200 million from brand deals alone and the rest $333 million from his salary as a player, as per Spotrac. The quarterback has collaborated with brands like Subway, Upper Deck, Aston Martin, and Under Armour, with whom he has an exclusive line of sports gear and apparel. Even after hanging up his cleats, Brady has a steady inflow, having signed a ten-year deal with Fox Sports as a commentator, which is worth a whopping $375 million.

Mahomes is in the seventh year of his NFL career and has established himself as the undisputed best QB in the league. The three-time Super Bowl champion has a net worth of $84.4 million, as per Forbes. Apart from his ten-year contract with the Chiefs worth $503 million, the athlete also has garnered lucrative sponsorship deals worth $25 million with several brands like Adidas, Epic Games, Airshare, and Walmart.

Mahomes also holds stakes in sports franchises, namely F1 team Alpine, Kansas City Current, the women’s soccer league team, and Sporting KC, the MLS team. He also bought an ownership share of the Kansas City Royals, becoming the youngest MLB owner in history. While the Chiefs star is already approaching a net worth of $100 million at the age of 28, he tries to find a balance between the money and the sport.

Patrick Mahomes doesn’t care about being the “highest-paid guy“

When Mahomes signed his long-term contract with the Chiefs, he was putting his name on one of the most expensive deals in the league’s history. However, as time progressed, he slipped down the list, with other players breaking the record and securing more expensive deals. The Chiefs star was far from worried about the updates; instead tried keeping a balance between money and keeping the team intact.

“It’s not about being the highest-paid guy,” said Mahomes last year via ESPN. “It’s not about making a ton of money. I’ve made enough money where I’ll be set for the rest of my life. But at the same time, you got to find that line where you’re making a good amount of money, but you’re still keeping a lot of great players around you so you can win these Super Bowls, and you’re able to compete in these games.” And the QB stood true to his words, having restructured his contract in September last year, allowing him to earn $208.1 million till 2026, and later underwent a second restructure this offseason, freeing $21.6 million worth of cap space.

Patrick Mahomes is traversing impressively through his NFL career, earning accolades on the field and making wise investment choices outside. The Kansas City favorite also contributes to frequent charity efforts, giving back to society and fulfilling his personal duty as a responsible citizen.