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Randi Mahomes ‘Proud’ of Patrick Mahomes’ Time Magazine Cover & 100 Most Influential People Selection: “So Blessed”

Published 04/16/2024, 12:58 PM EDT

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Patrick Mahomes is one of the most over-achieving individuals out there, and that makes Randi Mahomes one of the proudest moms on this planet. When Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl this year against the 49ers, the quarterback went down in history as one of the only five in the NFL to have crossed the benchmark. But Patrick Mahomes’ influence is not only limited to the NFL.

The Chiefs star quarterback has used his platform to champion several causes, including women’s sports, education, and literacy for children through his foundation ’15 and the Mahomies’. Patrick Mahomes has delivered year after year, be it on or off the gridiron. And his mother, Randi Mahomes, has been there through it all. Hence, it is no surprise that she is once again cheering for her eldest son.

Randi celebrates Patrick Mahomes’ achievement

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On Tuesday, Mahomes graced the cover of Time 100 magazine as one of the Most Influential People in the world in 2024. The feature included an interview with the 3-time Super Bowl Champion. Randi Mahomes shared her son’s latest accolade on her Instagram stories. Reacting to Patrick Mahomes’ Most Influential People nomination, the quarterback’s mother wrote, “So blessed and proud of you son” and reshared the post made by Mahomes himself.

Recently, the Chiefs’ quarterback led his team to their fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years. The Super Bowl win was just another event in a long list that proves that the Kansas City Chiefs are on their way to becoming a dynasty. And it all began when a Texas Tech alumnus came to the NFL. While Patrick Mahomes was a backup in his rookie year, he became the Chiefs’ starter in 2018. Six years later, Mahomes has turned the promise of a brilliant quarterback into stark reality.

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Patrick’s continued and much-talked-about success has been a constant source of joy for Randi Mahomes, who has never failed to express her pride and pleasure. Randi Mahomes also commented on Mahomes’ post, congratulating him and saying, “I’m so very proud of you. I love you”. His wife Brittany Mahomes also reacted to the cover feature, commenting, “Swaggggg”. Randi’s dedication and adoration towards her son is to be expected, as she has been vocal about the effect Patrick had on her life.

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Randi Mahomes ‘grew up with her son’

In an interview with PEOPLE, Randi Mahomes recognized the profound effect raising Patrick Mahomes had on her life. “Patrick is my first child, and I grew up with him basically,” said Randi. She further added, “I had him at a young age, and I don’t go out saying that’s the best thing to do, but it was the best thing for me just because it made me grow up.” While Randi went through her fair share of misfortunes, being there for her son has always been one of her callings in life.

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Randi found out she was pregnant with her eldest son at the young age of 20. Turns out, the Chiefs’ quarterback ultimately became a blessing in disguise for his mother, soon becoming her “little best friend”. To this day, Randi Mahomes continues to show unwavering support for her son. After Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to win the AFC Championships, she celebrated the win by saying, “I am in so awe of you son. Continue living your dreams. I love you. Reliving the AFC Championship win.”

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As the QB is preparing himself for a 3-peat, it seems Randi should prepare herself for yet another proud moment.

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Apoorva Behl

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Apoorva Behl is a sports writer for EssentiallySports. With a range that would make Bruce Lee proud, Apoorva?s writing embodies the philosophy of "Be Like Water," flowing seamlessly between a diverse range of sports and sensitive angles. Her articles are known to resonate with her audience, earning her a common spot on the Editor?s Pick list.
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