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Make no mistake about it: Patrick Mahomes is the face of the NFL. The Tyler, Texas native is the son of Pat Mahomes, a former Major League Baseball player, and Randi Martin.
He burst onto the scene in 2018 when he made history by throwing 50 touchdown passes and 5,000 yards in a single season — a record he shares with Peyton Manning. He followed up his initial success by leading the Kansas City Chiefs to an incredible victory at Super Bowl LIV. If that wasn’t enough, he carried the team through to yet another Super Bowl the very next year, though they ended up losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mahomes has gone to two more Super Bowls since and he's won back-to-back titles (2023 and 2024).
Mahomes has been rewarded for his efforts when he scored one of the biggest, most lucrative deals in sports history by signing a contract extension worth $503 million. It’s not just his career that’s been flourishing beyond belief — the 25-year-old became engaged to his high school sweetheart Brittany Matthews on September 1, 2020, and the two welcomed a baby girl in 2021 and a baby boy in 2022.
And it's a family affair – as he's had success, we've seen his brother Jackson Mahomes alongside for the journey.
Do the Mahomes brothers have the same parents?
Yes! Patrick Mahomes' younger brother Jackson Mahomes was born in 2000 in Tyler, Texas. That makes the two about four and a half years apart. They grew up together in Texas with their parents.
An inside look at NFL star Patrick Mahomes' family
Patrick Mahomes’s life is a picture of humility, passion, work ethic, and stability. Yet, it’s worth keeping in mind that his early upbringing and family environment weren’t necessarily this balanced. Sacrifices had to be made, differences had to be set aside, and his loved ones had to put their heads down to refocus on the bigger picture. So let's dive into what we can learn about Patrick Mahomes’ parents.
Patrick Mahomes started in baseball like his father
Pat Mahomes Sr. used to be an MLB baseball pitcher from 1992 to 2003 and played for teams like Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Chicago Cubs, among others. He played until he was 39 and was inducted into the Sioux Falls Canaries Hall of Fame in 2019.
I always tell [Patrick Jr.] before every game how proud I am of him and remind him of what my dad Johnny Mahomes used to tell me: Youll always be successful if you perform to the limits of your ability
Pat Mahomes I to The Shadow League
While interviewed by the Shadow League journal, Pat Sr said that even though he and his son ended up pursuing two different team sports, they were both inspired by “supportive fathers” and an “early burning passion for athletics.” He also shared that he used to take Pat Jr. to the ball field at the age of four and had him trail balls in the company of other baseball players. Young Patrick went on to become acquainted with the likes of A-Rod and Derek Jeter and therefore decided to give baseball a shot.
Though he changed course during high school, Patrick Jr. still incorporated his baseball knowledge into his football skillset. Moreover, he followed his idol, Derek Jeter, closely and learned what it’s like to work hard both on and off the pitch. Pat Sr. also said that his son is a bit of a “gym rat” in how he approaches his training regimen and physicality.
Patrick’s mom Randi talked him out of quitting football
While senior Mahomes has several anecdotes to share regarding his son’s devotion to football, Patrick’s mom Randi has spoken extensively about the quarterback’s shy personality and what it was like to raise him alongside his younger brother Jackson and sister Mia Randall.
Randi was a full-time mother to her two boys as they were growing up. And so, she was able to take a more hands-on role in their emerging careers. Presently, she works as a private events coordinator at Hollytree Country Club.
Before his junior year in high school he came to me that summer wanting to quit football, but I just said you're going to regret it if you quit.
Randi Martin to Fox4’s Kathy Quinn
Growing up, Patrick was an introverted kid, and according to Randi, “he never got excited” about traveling or going to venues like Disney World or Yankee Stadium. His true passion lay in sports, and he used to dedicate every fiber of his being to excelling in it.
Randi said that she knew from the get-go that her son could reach the highest pinnacle of football, even though he doubted himself as a teenager. Patrick even came to her before his junior year and asked if he could quit football, but she convinced him to keep chugging along.
Randi Martin Mahomes was a source of discipline
Randi wasn’t just her son’s pillar of support; she was also a source of discipline. She had to ground her son if he ever fell into a bit of trouble. Lastly, she taught her sons not just to be humble about their success but also to be polite and respectful to other kids. For example, she instructed Patrick to say ‘Hi’ every day to any kid that sat by themselves or seemed lonely.
I am proud of the football, but the family part of it–I’m way more proud and that`s something that I definitely don`t get enough of [...] I don`t think it`s really hit me because he’s still my son.
Randi Martin to Fox4’s Kathy Quinn
With his mother being White and his father Black, Patrick reckoned with a biracial identity growing up. During the George Floyd protests, Mahomes spoke up about his experiences and said that while he personally hasn’t been discriminated against due to his skin color or ethnicity, he condemns the “senseless murders” and hopes for a world where no one has to “experience these tragedies.”
Patrick’s parents divorced when he was 11, but they still remain “best friends”
Pat and Randi had gotten married at a young age. Their sons Patrick and Jackson were born in 1995 and 2000, respectively. In 2006, the parents decided to divorce, leaving their sons splitting their time between each parent’s home for the rest of their childhoods. Randi also welcomed another daughter Mia in 2011; the father’s identity has not been disclosed to the public.
The year following the divorce had been a challenging one for the Mahomes. Randi described this year as “the most difficult of [Patrick’s] life.” Eventually, Patrick started making friends through sports, becoming more outgoing by the time he was in high school. Even though the brothers primarily lived with their mom, Pat Sr. would always be “at school, at practice, at every game,” said LaTroy Hawkins, Patrick’s godfather and ex-MLB pitcher.
Pat and Randi continue to be on amicable terms and support their son the best way they can. They attend all the industry events alongside Patrick Jr. and even sit in the same suite for the Chiefs’ games. They reportedly call each other “best friends” even today.
Their unity and togetherness in the face of their fraught history demonstrate the true power of parenthood. Patrick Mahomes can’t solely be credited with his illustrious career. He’s likely got a cohesive support structure guiding his decision-making, helping him through the ups and downs, and keeping him grounded amidst the chaos and the widespread fame.
For me, being a black quarterback — having a black dad and a white mom — it just shows that it doesn’t matter where you come from. It doesn’t matter if you’re a baseball player or basketball player, follow your dreams.
Patrick Mahomes to ESPN
Pat and Randi both recognized the immense talent demonstrated by their son. They knew that they had to overcome their differences to raise an athlete capable of taking the world on its shoulder and becoming a No.1 athlete in his position. Patrick’s fiance Brittany without a doubt, provides a considerable amount of support, encouragement, and guidance, but the parents have been nurturing his talent from day one.
In Summary: Never turn away from your loved ones
Patrick’s fortunate enough to have the loveliest parents inspiring each and every one of his moves — both on and off the pitch. We might not be as lucky as him to have both parents in the picture, but we’ll surely have people that love us and support us no matter what. We have to keep those loved ones in mind and ensure that we do everything we can to do right by them.
Parenthood is a continual struggle, but if you can prioritize your child time and again, you’re winning the battle. Your child’s wellbeing should be your biggest concern; everything else can be negotiated or compromised in favor of your child. Not that parents shouldn’t pursue their own dreams or interests — it means that all other problems become trivial by default. Pat and Randi Mahomes exemplify what it’s like to throw your differences away in order to stand behind and lift your son. If they can approach parenthood with such a bright attitude, it’s possible for just about anyone.
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Breaking Through the Pain: A Lotus Must Grow in the Mud
Pain has the capacity to move us into unknown emotional depths. It is one of the most powerful and transformational forces that we all must experience in our lifetimes. We cannot avoid or shun pain -- it is something that poignantly binds us all and is divinely sown into our existence. We cannot hate what hurts us, because that only damages us more. We can choose to mend and exalt ourselves only by using all our inherent mastery to heroically dig our exit through pain.
A Lotus Must Grow in the Mud
In a world where being positive reigns supreme, it has become distinctly challenging to express our pain. For the most part, we fear to even face it or the sadness it carries and that sinks itself so silently yet turbulently into our soul. We hide our inner grief beneath a reluctant smile, yet our eyes are the mirror of our hearts and speak the truth of what lays within.
We deflect and disguise our pain when all it truly wants is to be seen, heard, understood and accepted. We hurt ourselves and in turn unintentionally cast the same fate onto others that we care for. It becomes a cycle of sorrow that we can only begin to break once we challenge our own beliefs and find the freedom of expression to give a voice to our muted cries and echoes of pain.
A lotus must grow in the mud
Beyond the pain lies an existential fact -- we are all unconditionally vulnerable. We fear pain because it highlights to us just how fragile and exposed we truly are. Pain and sadness permeate the surface level and take us on a journey into deep waters; they do not distinguish between the brave and fearful, the rich and poor, or the loved and lonely.
Our task through the darkest of times is to find a way to swim through the murky waters of hurt, sorrow, mental and emotional pain and come out the other side, stronger and more beautiful through the internal noise of the transition. In Buddhism, the lotus flower is a spiritual symbol of growth and enlightenment, its colorful open petals rising strong on long stalks through the muddy waters that inspired her seeds to bloom. Just like the lotus flower, we can elevate and rise, bond and beautify through shadows and darkness.
The purpose of pain
Pain has a purpose. It is unfiltered, raw, and beats you down to the very core of what keeps you ticking. It smashes you open -- but you are not broken. We can never be weakened by what shakes us violently from the inside out, only made stronger. When we perceive pain or falling into its depths as a weakness, then we lose all power to gain the evolution and wisdom it can offer us. When we run or try to escape pain, it is like we are running from ourselves.
All change requires an instigator and something to spark a shift within you. Dark times drive a dissolution of everything, allowing for something greater to be born. When we numb what we feel we only drive those emotions further into the shadows, which only intensifies and magnifies their propensity. When we embrace what has hurt us, we can shine a light on our inner wounds, uncover them from their haze, and take our power back.
We can only begin to heal once we accept the destruction and nakedly face our despair. We allow it to unfold within us so we can repair our inner turmoil with an "emotional glue" that is laced with strength, courage and pure compassion. You are not worth less because of your pain -- you are worth more in spite of it.
Finding the beauty through the pain
There is tenderness and wisdom in a heart burst wide open on the journey through pain. To endure and override the eclipse of painful circumstance gives birth to an enhanced level of sensitivity and understanding of who you are and all that you stand for. It inspires a regeneration and rebirth within you.
We are never the same after pain, but we are warriors of light and hope who rise from its remnants. We find the beauty and grace of sorrow when we can breathe its release -- and choose to let it go. The roots of that sadness and grief remain -- it is a sticking point where the hurt still hurts just enough to remind you that it was there; a less visible ghost of what existed. Every experience flows within us because we are the sum of all our parts, even the deepest pockets of pain.
Moving lovingly through our anguish is how we mend
Pain can consign us into an isolated cocoon that becomes like a swathe of a grieving second skin. Rather than allowing it to consume us, we can intuitively and consciously move with it and through it; embrace its presence and gently emerge out of its hold.
You are not your pain. You are the one with the intrinsic chemistry of love that is needed for you to break through your pain to a new dawn. You are like the proud and colorful lotus, elevating through the darkest depths to stand taller and stronger, facing the sun.