by Patrick Mahomes’s Inner Circle: A Look at His Close Male Friends
Patrick Mahomes has become one of the biggest stars in the NFL thanks to his incredible playmaking ability and leadership in guiding the Kansas City Chiefs to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. However, away from the field, Mahomes seems to keep a relatively low profile in terms of his personal life. Due to privacy concerns and the nature of social media, it’s difficult to confirm exactly who Mahomes’s close male friends are. However, there are some fellow NFL players and others he has been seen socializing with or appears to have a close relationship with based on social media posts and reports. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key males who seem to be part of Mahomes’s inner circle.
Travis Kelce
One of Mahomes’s closest friends without question is his Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce. The superstar tight end has been in Kansas City for Mahomes’s entire career so far and the two share an obvious bond. They can often be seen celebrating touchdowns and victories together on the field.
Off the field, Kelce and Mahomes frequently post photos on social media hanging out together, whether it’s at the team facilities, at various events, or just kicking back at one of their homes. Kelce is also part of Mahomes’s entourage and was by his side during the quarterback’s engagement party in 2020.
Kelce spoke glowingly about his friendship with Mahomes during a recent interview, saying “We just have a great relationship on and off the field. We push each other, we’re hard on each other, but at the end of the day we genuinely care for each other.” Their chemistry and trust in one another has played a big role in the Chiefs’ success in recent years.
Tyreek Hill
Another former Chiefs teammate who was clearly very close with Mahomes was wide receiver Tyreek Hill prior to Hill being traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022. Hill and Mahomes developed a nearly unstoppable connection on the field in Kansas City and seemed to genuinely enjoy each other’s company away from the stadium as well.
They were often photographed hanging out together in the offseason, whether it was working out, attending events, or just relaxing at home. Hill even posted a heartfelt goodbye to Mahomes on social media after the trade, thanking Mahomes for their brotherhood and saying he’d always have Mahomes’s back.
While distance may cool the friendship now that they play on different teams, Hill and Mahomes will surely remain close and it’s clear Hill was one of Mahomes’s most trusted friends during their time together in KC. Their electric on-field chemistry was a reflection of the bond they’d built off of it.
Len Dawson
An interesting friendship of Mahomes’s is with NFL legend Len Dawson. As a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Chiefs to victory in Super Bowl IV, Dawson is revered in Kansas City. He now works as a broadcast analyst for Chiefs games.
Dawson has taken Mahomes under his wing and served as a mentor figure. They can be seen chatting before or after games and Dawson is always quick to praise Mahomes’s talents. Dawson understands the pressures of being the franchise QB for the Chiefs as well as anyone and can offer wise counsel.
In a 2020 interview, Mahomes said of Dawson: “For me, I just try to pick his brain as much as possible…He’s someone that’s had all the success, been the MVP of the Super Bowl, played in this city for so long and been beloved and I just try to take whatever I can from his game and how he operated.” Dawson is now 87 but still plays an important role in Mahomes’s circle.
Patrick Lavon
Going all the way back to his college days at Texas Tech, one of Mahomes’s closest friends has been former Red Raider wide receiver Patrick Lavon. They were teammates from 2014-16 and seem to have maintained a very tight bond ever since.
Lavon is one of the few non-NFL friends who Mahomes actively posts about spending time with on social media. They can be seen hanging out together in the offseason whether it’s working out, attending events, or just relaxing at one of their homes.
During Mahomes’s MVP acceptance speech in 2018, he gave a shoutout to Lavon, calling him his “brother for life.” Lavon also served as a groomsman in Mahomes’s wedding. While they no longer share the football field, Lavon remains an invaluable friend from Mahomes’s playing days at Texas Tech.
Other Possible Close Friends
While the above four seem to be among Mahomes’s closest confidants, there are certainly other males he considers friends as well. Fellow Chiefs such as offensive linemen Mitchell Schwartz and Eric Fisher were clearly tight with Mahomes prior to departing Kansas City.
Mahomes got married in 2020 and several of his groomsmen were friends from his high school days in Whitehouse, Texas like Jackson Mahomes. He’s also become close with the husband of his sister Jackson, which shows the trust he puts in his family’s inner circle.
In the NFL, other quarterbacks like Josh Allen may be developing friendships with Mahomes as the new generation of star QBs. Celebrity friends like tight end Rob Gronkowski also seem tight with Mahomes when their paths cross.
And of course, Mahomes keeps his relationship with his longtime girlfriend and now wife Brittany very private. While it’s impossible to know all the males Mahomes trusts, it’s clear the above four play especially important roles in his inner circle both on and off the football field. As Mahomes enters his prime, that circle will continue to help support his success both personally and professionally.
In conclusion, while Patrick Mahomes keeps much of his personal life private, we get glimpses into his inner circle through social media and reports. Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill, Len Dawson, and Patrick Lavon especially seem to be among his closest confidants who have helped support his rise to stardom both on and off the field in different ways. As his career progresses, Mahomes’s circle of trust may expand, but those core relationships will likely always remain important to the superstar quarterback.
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