Texas programs overlooked Patrick Mahomes despite his talent

Patrick Mahomes is now a well-known quarterback in the NFL, celebrated for his skills and achievements. He has won three Super Bowls and earned two MVP awards. However, his rise to stardom was not straightforward. Major college football programs in Texas overlooked him despite his impressive high school performance. In high school, Mahomes played at Whitehouse High School, where he threw for more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns during his senior year. He also scored 12 rushing touchdowns. Despite these numbers, top teams like Texas and Texas A&M did not recruit him seriously. Scouts rated him a three-star recruit and questioned his decision-making and footwork. Another challenge for Mahomes was his focus on multiple sports. He excelled in baseball and basketball, which kept him from attending elite football camps. This limited his exposure to college recruiters. By the time he decided to fully commit to football in his junior year, many top programs had chosen other quarterbacks. The only schools that offered him scholarships were Texas Tech, Rice, and Houston. Now, Mahomes has proven his critics wrong and has changed college football recruiting forever. His success has prompted schools to rethink how they evaluate athletes. Programs are now more open to considering multi-sport athletes like Mahomes, who may not fit the traditional path. His story serves as a reminder that talent can sometimes be overlooked.