Okay, so, I was digging into this whole Patrick Mahomes draft thing, right? It’s a pretty wild story. This was way back in 2017, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.
I started by looking up where Mahomes ended up. Turns out, the Kansas City Chiefs snagged him. That’s the beginning of the story. So, I got curious about how this all went down.
Finding the Draft Details
First, I needed some background on the 2017 NFL Draft. Just trying to get a feel for the scene, you know? I found some old articles and videos breaking down the draft class. It was cool to see all these players when they were just starting out.
Then I focused on Mahomes. I wanted to find out how he became a Chief. Turns out, the Chiefs traded up to get him. They really wanted this guy. I watched some clips of the draft night – pretty tense stuff. The Chiefs were originally supposed to pick later, but they made a deal with the Buffalo Bills to move up to the 10th spot.
- Looked up draft info: Scoured the internet for 2017 NFL Draft data.
- Focused on Mahomes: Dug into articles and videos specifically about him.
- Watched draft clips: Checked out videos of the draft night to see the drama unfold.
The Trade That Changed Everything
This trade was a big deal. The Chiefs gave up a lot to get Mahomes. I found the details of the trade – they swapped their first-round pick, a third-round pick, and their first-round pick for the next year. That’s a hefty price, but obviously, it paid off for them.
I spent some time looking at the reactions from back then. Some people thought the Chiefs were crazy, giving up so much for a quarterback who wasn’t even considered the best in the draft. Others thought it was a genius move. Hindsight is 20/20, right?
- Researched the trade: Found the exact details of what the Chiefs gave up.
- Read reactions: Looked at what people were saying about the trade at the time.
- Compared to now: Reflected on how those opinions have aged.
Mahomes’ Rise to Fame
After getting drafted, Mahomes didn’t play much his first year. He was backing up Alex Smith. I watched some interviews with Mahomes from back then – he seemed patient and eager to learn. Then, in his second year, he became the starter, and boom, he took the league by storm.
I looked at his stats from that first year as a starter – they were insane. He won MVP. That’s when everyone realized the Chiefs had made the right call. From there, he just kept getting better. I tracked his progress through the years, watching highlights and reading articles about his development.
- Followed early career: Looked into his rookie year and transition to starter.
- Checked stats: Reviewed his performance in his first year as a starter.
- Tracked progress: Followed his development and achievements over the years.
Four Super Bowls, Three Wins
The Chiefs have been to four Super Bowls with Mahomes, and they’ve won three of them. That’s crazy. I watched some of the Super Bowl highlights – those games were epic. It’s clear that drafting Mahomes was a game-changer for the Chiefs. He’s become one of the best quarterbacks in the league, maybe ever.
It was a fun deep dive into this whole story. Seeing how it all unfolded, from the draft day trade to the Super Bowl wins, it’s a reminder that sometimes big risks can lead to huge rewards. And it all started with that one draft pick in 2017.
- Watched Super Bowl highlights: Relived the excitement of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl appearances.
- Reflected on impact: Considered how Mahomes has changed the Chiefs’ fortunes.
- Concluded with thoughts: Wrapped up by thinking about the risks and rewards of the draft.
