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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes recently makes a special appearance for nostalgic purposes. It was a heartwarming appearance at Whitehouse High School, Texas. Despite being a star player in NFL and holding a big name, his kind appearance shows his humbleness.

Just a few days ago, we can remember his kind welcome back by the UT Tyler Cowan Center to his hometown. On that Saturday night, he captivated everyone with his upbringing stories in East Texas. He never leaves the chance to show a glimpse behind the two-time Super Bowl MVP. This special appearance at Whitehouse High School shows he hasn’t forgotten his roots. His appearance brought back a lot of nostalgia for everyone involved.

Humble Rise of Patrick Mahomes from High School to College

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Patrick Mahomes may now become a household name with mind-blowing performances on the field, but his rise to fame get began during his school days. Mahomes played several sports during school days like football, baseball, and basketball at his Whitehouse High School.

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His passion can be seen from his very early days. Interestingly, it was a time when he gave up football for baseball but his mother convinced him to continue it. From this moment on, Mahomes’ football career seemed destined.

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But Mahomes didn’t leave baseball, he split his time between football and baseball after committing to Texas Tech University. He started his college football life as a backup quarterback. Mahomes very soon took over as a true freshman when the quarterback went through a season-ending injury in 2014. Under the guidance of the head coach and some seniors, Mahomes secured the starting quarterback position. 

During his school days, Mahomes had a competitor by the name of Ryan Cheatham. In seventh grade, Mahomes received a private invitation to the Whitehouse High School field for a quarterback competition. This event was not publicized and only Mahomes and Cheatham were invited due to their strong background in football.

They both showcased their impressive skills which caught the attention of the offensive coordinator, Reno Moore. From that QB competition, we can see an incredible NFL quarterback navigating a difficult situation with ease today.

Mahomes’ nostalgic school visit

Patrick Mahomes hasn’t forgotten his humble start and the value of giving back to the community. This community gave him a lot, and Mahomes value it. Neither community nor Mahomes has forgotten to respect each other. During his senior year at Whitehouse High School, Mahomes threw an impressive 50 touchdown passes which is still remembered. The football team expressed his gratitude by twitting,

“Huge thank you to Super Bowl Champion, NFL MVP, and former Wildcat @PatrickMahomes for pulling up on us today! Incredible talk and incredible role model for our kids! No better place than Whitehouse, Texas! #RFTD”

The Whitehouse Independent School District also shared its acknowledgement on Facebook,

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Mahomes’ visit shows he still values his family and community, memories, and all experiences and he will remain grounded. His story is an inspiring one. After replacing the injured quarterback as a potential freshman, he never looked back, and today the two times Super Bowl MVP, two times NFL MVP, star quarterback having impressive stats, Patrick Mahomes taking every NFL fan’s heart away. Despite his impressive skills and mind-blowing performance on the ground, Mahomes’ recent special appearance in his hometown and school reflects his emotion and shows he can’t forget his humble beginnings in Texas.

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