Patrick Mahomes has one of the richest contracts in NFL history — here's how the Chiefs QB spends his money
Patrick Mahomes signed the biggest deal in NFL history in 2020.
As one of the brightest stars in the league, Mahomes makes tons of money both on and off the field.
Mahomes has since invested in several sports teams, innovative sports technology, and restaurants.
Patrick Mahomes is arguably the best player in the NFL.
The superstar Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has won two Super Bowls, two MVP awards, and two Super Bowl MVPs in his career — all before turning 30.
He's making a not-so-small fortune as a result. Mahomes signed the biggest deal in NFL history in 2020, and he's since restructured the deal to earn even more money over a shorter span, per NFL.com.
Mahomes and his family — wife Brittany, daughter Sterling Skye, and son Patrick "Bronze" Lavon III — live a life of luxury thanks to the quarterback's generational talents. Here's how he makes and spends his millions:
The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Patrick Mahomes out of Texas Tech with the 10th overall pick at the 2017 NFL Draft.
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After spending his rookie year backing up veteran Alex Smith, Mahomes took over the starting job in Kansas City in his second season — and was an immediate sensation.
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He was named MVP of the 2018 season before leading his team to a Super Bowl victory the very next year.
In 2020, Kansas City committed to Mahomes with the biggest contract in NFL history.
A 10-year, $450 million extension ensured that Mahomes would stay in Kansas City for some time.
And he got to work right away, winning another Super Bowl — and Super Bowl MVP — at the end of the 2022 season.
A few months after winning his second Super Bowl, he renegotiated the deal to get even more money in a shorter span.
Source: NFL.com
With an average annual value of $45 million, Mahomes has plenty of money to spend.
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In addition to the money he makes on the field, Mahomes also has several impressive endorsement deals with high-profile brands.
According to Forbes, Mahomes made $20 million in sponsorship deals in 2023, second only to Tom Brady among NFL athletes.
Source: Forbes
Mahomes has featured regularly in commercials for State Farm insurance.
He has also lined up across from Troy Polamalu while promoting Head and Shoulders.
Mahomes has a deal with Bose, promoting their headphones both in television commercials and on Instagram.
Essentia water sponsors his hydration.
And he has a big partnership with Adidas.
The Adidas deal includes his own line of shoes.
Mahomes is also an ambassador for Oakley sunglasses, often pictured in a dramatic pair of shades.
With all of his earnings both on and off the field, Mahomes has developed quite the investment portfolio.
Mahomes bought a slice of MLB's Kansas City Royals, furthering his commitment to his adopted city.
His wife, Brittany Matthews, also bought a share of the city's National Women's Soccer League team, the Kansas City Current.
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In January of 2023, Mahomes joined his wife as a part-owner of the Kansas City Current.
Mahomes also has a stake in Kansas City's MLS team, Sporting KC.
Outside of sports, Mahomes has also invested in the restaurant industry.
—Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) June 7, 2022
A native Texan, Mahomes worked with a franchise group to help bring Whataburger to the greater Kansas City area.
—Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) November 16, 2018
Mahomes' preferred meal is "the #1 with cheese, ketchup, and pickles only with a large fry and a large Coke," though he mixes his order up.
—Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) March 24, 2021
Source: 610 Sports Radio
He also invested in Whoop, a wearable tech company that includes Kevin Durant, Rory McIlroy, and Justin Thomas as fellow investors.
But Mahomes doesn't put all of his money to work, as he knows how to have a good time as well.
Mahomes enjoyed some fun in the sun at Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix.
He's also an avid golfer, having teed it up alongside fellow sports superstar Stephen Curry.
Mahomes was even featured in an iteration of "The Match," teaming up with Josh Allen to face off against Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady to raise money for charity.
And he has his very own par-3 hole in the backyard of his sprawling Kansas City palace.
Patrick and Brittany tied the knot in March 2022.
And they had their first child together — Sterling Skye — the year prior.
The Mahomes family continues to grow, with Patrick and Brittany welcoming their second child, Patrick "Bronze" Lavon III, in November of 2022.
With plenty of time — and money — left on his deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, life for Patrick Mahomes is pretty good.
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