KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn’t one to shy away from his Christian faith.Mahomes told reporters this week in Miami that he was raised in the church. The QB said that he’s where he is now in his young career because of his faith.
“Faith has always been big with me,” he said.The 24-year-old said when he’s out on the field, he’s not just putting on a show for Chiefs Kingdom. He’s also playing for God.
“Obviously I want to win every game, but I’m glorifying him every single time I’m out there,” he added.
Mahomes said his walk with Christ has shaped him into the man he is today and the star player so many around the league admire.
“As loThe pastor of 23 years said having someone like Mahomes share his love for Christ unabashedly on the national stage has ripple effects.
“I mean, if someone looks up to a person and they are a Christian and, say the person looking up to them is not a Christian, I think there’s great impact in that. Maybe it will lead them to find out who Christ is,” he said.
Mahomes: a humble servant in life and a force of nature on the field.
“I understand that he’s given me a lot of blessings in my life, and I’m trying to maximize them and glorify him,” Mahomes said.