“NGL These Are Wild”: Rare Photos of Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts Among Other QBs Leave Fans Rubbing Their Eyes in Disbelief

The NFL has seen its fair share of unique hairstyles over the years. And sometimes it backfires on the athletes with embarrassment and humiliation. However, some of the big names like Patrick Mahomes are one step ahead of the game and tried out the crazy before coming to the NFL. But fans are in shock to see and realise how their favorite NFL players looked before.

And not just the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback. Some of the other top QBs in the league would be pretty unrecognisable with their past haircuts. Especially Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence. Dov Kleiman posted a collection of college memorabilia. And fans were shocked to see some of the drastic changes.

NFL world reacts to the now Vs the then

Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany’s high school photos and wedding photos show a stark contrast in the quarterback’s hairdo. Cincinnati Bengals signal-caller Joe Burrow tried the blonde Eminem look back in high school at Athens High.

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Trevor Lawrence had his mane flying when he celebrated his team’s historic comeback win against the LA Chargers in the playoffs this year. However, let’s just say, the brunette waves hadn’t fully formed back in the day.

Kleiman replied to his own tweet with a follow-up of some left-out, but honorable mentions. This included Chargers QB Justin Herbert, Carson Wentz, Andy Dalton, and veteran Aaron Rodgers. A-Rod’s man bun wasn’t even close to taking its later shape, back when the picture was taken.

Fans thought Patrick Mahomes has the current best hairstyle

Former pro soccer star Brittany Matthews and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes met in high school. And fans applauded Brittany for sticking with the 2x Super Bowl MVP despite not having the most impressive curls back then. The couple got married in Hawaii in 2021 and are proud parents of Sterling and Bronze Mahomes. And fans think Mahomes is the present hairstyle MVP in the league as well.

Patrick’s Super Bowl LVII opponent in the pocket, Jalen Hurts, also featured on the list, with the present-day Trevor Lawrence cut. And one comment perfectly analyzed how the quarterbacks of the league have just interchanged their hairstyles after reaching the NFL.

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The QBs did a wise thing experimenting with the haircuts and finding the one that fit them before starting their pro league journeys. However, in the world of sports, a new cut is never off the table for any athlete.