Patrick Mahomes is arguably the best QB in the league right now! The man is absolutely unstoppable, and his achievement must have been because of a combination of things. Support from his family, coaches, and even teammates helped him become the great he is. But these are just regular factors that fueled the fire in him; there must have been something that sparked his interest, right? Well, this question has been there for many years. And it appears that the Chiefs’ QB has answered this for the fans.

Yep! The QB appeared on an episode of Heart of the Kingdom, where he paid tribute to his late grandmother. Per Mahomes, his grandmother, Cindy Mahomes, instilled in him not only a never-give-up attitude but also a fiery personality. Patrick believes she was the sole reason he was able to accomplish so much in his life, and she was the one who taught him to “never back down.”

Mahomes also highlighted Cindy’s commitment to the family. Despite having a busy job, she used to ensure that no matter what was going on; the family stayed together. From this, it is safe to say that she was the Mahomes family’s leader. And now that she is no longer present to take care of the family, Patrick has somewhat taken over her position. The QB believes that all of his grandmother’s fierce attitude has been passed down to him, and he wants to ensure that Cindy’s legacy continues.

Patrick Mahomes also highlighted how Cindy’s passing affected him, “She passed away a couple of years ago, my entire life she was on a wheelchair. But that didn’t stop her from being the fiercest, most competitive, loyal person. To honour her legacy is by the way that I go by my business how I take care of my family, how I go out there and compete every opportunity I have.”

From these statements its safe to say that he was extremely close to Cindy Mahomes. Fun fact: did you know Cindy worked as a nurse? Well, yeah. And this clearly shows why she was so protective of her family. Patrick Mahomes’ grandparents are true sources of motivation for him. Not only have his paternal grandparents inspired him to pursue his aspirations, but so have his maternal grandparents.

Patrick Mahomes’ late granddad Randy Martin was his biggest fan

Everyone is aware that Randi Mahomes‘ father, Randy Martin, passed away in February 2025. He was suffering from a long-term illness. Not only that, but in September 2024, he was also hospitalized for more than a month. But Randy still had the fighting spirit to come out and see his grandson play in the league. Randi Mahomes revealed multiple times that Martin only talked about the NFL and Patrick Mahomes.

Martin was a long-time educator who dedicated his life to improve people’s lives via his teaching. The saddest part here is that Randy was hopeful the Chiefs would complete the three-peat. And he was even there to encourage the squad during the Super Bowl, but fate had different plans. Martin passed away just a few days after Super Bowl LIX. Patrick Mahomes was close to Randy Martin, but he never released an official remark following his passing.

Patrick Mahomes inherited many of Martin’s quirks, as Randi Mahomes wanted her son to be just like his father. Randi established in Patrick a strong commitment to learning and discipline, which helped him grow into the person he is today. The Mahomes family is undoubtedly responsible for the making of one of the most historic quarterbacks of all time. And now, the Chiefdom is waiting for him to get back up and reclaim his spot this upcoming season.