The Woman Behind The NFL’s Record-Breaking Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Is Causing A Stir

The dazzlingly attractive pair have been an item since they met at Whitehouse High School as teenagers. And in several adorable throwback photos on their Instagram accounts, the sportsman’s sweetheart can be seen cheering him on from the sidelines at both baseball and football games. But it’s only more recently that she’s been capturing fans’ attention — especially after she's dropped a few bombshells that have changed the quarterback's life forever.

Matthews’ encouragement doesn’t go unnoticed by Mahomes. In a 2016 interview with Utterly Patriots, the young star revealed how grateful he was to still have his beau by his side. The future NFL star said, “She has been supportive of me in whatever I do – even before I played quarterback in high school. She has been my number one fan since the beginning. Her support means the world to me.”

And with his loving partner by his side, Mahomes has truly shot into the stratosphere with his career. The sportsman became an NFL game-changer in more ways than one in 2020, after all. He was the driving force behind the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory at the Super Bowl LIV. Then aged 24, Mahomes also became the youngest MVP quarterback in the championship’s history thanks to his performance in the 31-20 defeat of the San Francisco 49ers.

In that game, Mahomes led no fewer than three touchdown drives to help his franchise erase a deficit of 10 points in the fourth quarter. He also achieved a 78.6 passer rating, two interceptions, and three touchdowns during his 26-of-42 finish for 286 yards. Soon, this impressive effort would lead to drastic life changes that left both Mahomes and Matthews at a loss for words.

Yes, in July 2020 Mahomes was offered what was then the NFL’s biggest contract of all time. The Super Bowl MVP signed a ten-year extension with the Kansas City Chiefs which would take him up to the 2031 season. And the deal was worth up to a maximum of roughly $500 million, according to the BBC. The sportsman was even hailed, in a tweet by his agency Steinberg Sports, as being the “first half-billion-dollar player in sports history.” It seems Matthews had found herself a man not just rich in both skill and charisma, then, but with a sizable income to boot.

Of course, baseball phenom Mike Trout had signed what was previously the most lucrative contract in the history of sports. The Los Angeles Angels star inked a 12-year deal in early 2019 worth over a reported $420 million, you see. But unlike Mahomes’ more lucrative contract – which is subject to various stipulations – Trout’s was entirely guaranteed.

So, Mahomes will have to be at the top of his game every year until 2032 if he wants to bag the full half a billion. And he will receive over a million dollars if he helps the Chiefs to emerge victorious in the AFC Championship Game. The quarterback will also be given the same amount again if he’s crowned the NFL MVP once more. It seems, then, that the sportsman will be needing all the love and support he can get from his beau Matthews in the years to come.

But Mahomes didn’t exactly seem overjoyed by the challenge his Kansas City Chiefs deal presented. He simply posted a video clip of his achievements on Twitter with the caption, “Here to stay.” Fans began to wonder if something more was going on behind the scenes. Despite being the one handing out the sums of money, the team’s chairman, Clark Hunt, was far more vocal in his excitement.

In an official statement about the quarterback’s deal, Hunt said, “With his dynamic play and infectious personality, [Mahomes] is one of the most recognized and beloved figures to put on the Chiefs uniform. He’s an extraordinary leader...and I’m delighted that he will be a member of the Chiefs for many years to come.” This would soon prompt a tear-inducing response from Mahomes himself.

In a July 2020 interview with CBS Sports the quarterback said, “Obviously, I’m very excited, very happy. Having security for my family and security for future generations. But at the same time, I’m happy our franchise is able to sign guys like Chris Jones and sign guys [who] were able to help me build this team together, and we’ll be able to have something we can build for a long, long time.”

And in that same interview with CBS Sports, Mahomes was asked whether he felt any pressure about signing such a massive contract. The young star replied, “Not necessarily. I’m going to go out there and be the best player and person I can be. Obviously, you want to win a lot of football games, but I feel if I not only make an impact on the football field but the Kansas City community for a long time, [then] that will play out the contract – and that will be what pays off.”

But how did Mahomes manage to establish his status as an all-time great so early on in his career? Well, as the son of Pat Mahomes – a pitcher in Major League Baseball – the star was perhaps always destined to be a great sportsman. He did show promise from a young age, after all, playing both baseball and football while studying at Whitehouse High School. Of course, having the pitchside support of his doting beau, Matthews, may well have helped him on his journey.

After graduating high school, Mahomes continued to be a double threat when he headed to Texas Tech. He eventually decided to concentrate solely on football for the Red Raiders, however, and in his sophomore season asserted his place as a starting quarterback. The budding star even led several offensive categories in the celebrated Big 12 Conference and ultimately became one of the college’s best-ever footballers.

Unsurprisingly, Mahomes soon caught the attention of the NFL. And in the draft of 2017 he was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs as a 10th round pick. The quarterback was forced to bide his time before he could make his mark on the team, though. Yes, the Texas Tech graduate rarely got the chance to take to the field in his rookie season.

The only time Mahomes started for the Chiefs was in their final game, in fact. Mostly, the young player had to sit on the sidelines watching Alex Smith assume his preferred position. But the future NFL MVP was allowed to show off his skills when Smith was traded to Washington ahead of the 2018 season.

And Mahomes sure made the most of his chance, too. He was named the NFL MVP in his first season as a starter with the Kansas City Chiefs. The blossoming quarterback was given the accolade after throwing for over 5,000 yards and leading the league with no fewer than 50 touchdown passes.

Andy Reid talked to ESPN in July 2020 about how impressed he had been with his star quarterback’s work ethic. The head coach said, “[Mahomes is] a natural leader and always grinding, whether that’s on the field, in the weight room or watching film. He wants to be the best. He’s a competitor, and his teammates feed off his energy. He makes us all better as an organization, and we are blessed he’s going to be our quarterback for years to come.”

Of course, Mahomes’ loyal partner Matthews has expressed her sincere support for the star's work on the field. But it’s not just those close to the quarterback – or even those associated with the Chiefs – that are singing his praises. Former NFL star Jason Bell told the BBC in January 2019 that he believed the young star was worth the money, in fact. He described Mahomes’ arm talent as “God-given” and “like something I’ve never seen before.”

Bell went on to add, “[Mahomes] also has great movement – especially in the pocket – where he can create plays off second plays that go for long touchdowns; we saw that happen in the Super Bowl. Plus, his ability to recognize what the defense is doing to him and the way he can break down defenses has [improved].”

Clearly, then, Mahomes’ sporting efforts have garnered him much praise. But Matthews is also a sportsperson worthy of the spotlight. Yes, alongside her duties as a cheerleader, Matthews also dazzled on the high school soccer field. She continued to pursue her love of the sport while studying kinesiology at the University of Texas Tyler, where she made quite the impression.

According to The Morning Telegraph, Matthews became one of the highest goalscorers in the college’s history, no less, having found the net over 30 times. She also achieved all-region honors following her senior season. And in his chat with Utterly Patriots, boyfriend Mahomes couldn’t contain his praise for her sporting achievements.

Mahomes said, “I am extremely proud of the level of play [Matthews] has gotten to because all of it is from hard work. Her competitive nature is one of the many things I love about her. She hates losing and wants to be the best. [Matthews] works extremely hard to be great and it inspires me to work just as hard.”

But alongside their various sporting commitments, the teenage sweethearts have found the time to have fun together over the years, too. Mahomes and Matthews attended numerous school functions earlier on in their relationship. In one particularly sweet photo that has surfaced online, in fact, the young couple can be seen wearing coordinated formal outfits as they head out to their high school prom.

Eventually, the pair ended up going to different colleges several hundred miles away from one another. Despite that period apart, though, the couple has still managed to maintain a supportive relationship – especially during big sporting occasions. Matthews told Utterly Patriots in 2016, “We feed off of each other. [Mahomes is] an incredible leader and player, and I’ve learned a lot from him.”

Matthews continued, “We give each other advice and he is always being positive with me to motivate me when I need it. I’m constantly letting him know that he’s not the only one breaking records. We’re having a great time with everything that is going on in our lives. He’s doing big things right now and so [am I].”

The couple’s relationship was tested again in 2017, however, as the pair once again found themselves living apart. While Mahomes headed for the NFL after graduating college, Matthews ended up on the other side of the Atlantic in Iceland. There, she played for UMF Afturelding/Fram, which is a professional soccer team based in Mosfellsbaer – a town north of the nation’s capital Reykjavik.

But Mahomes and Matthews didn’t have to put up with living an ocean apart for too long. Following just a single solitary season with the Icelandic team, Matthews returned to the United States to pursue a different sporting career. After getting certified, you see, Matthews then opened up her own exercise firm: Brittany Lynne Fitness.

And on her official website, Matthews opened up about her decision to leave Iceland. She wrote, “By the end of my first season, I truly began to fall in love with being in the gym more than being on the soccer field. Playing sports my whole life got me into fitness and playing in college taught me about strength training, wellness and maintaining peak fitness to perform at an elite level.”

And it appears as though Matthews doesn’t take any prisoners when it comes to her role as a fitness trainer. She explicitly states “no BS” on her website, before adding, “These programs are designed to tone, grow muscle and get strong. Don’t be afraid to lift heavy and push yourself!”

Matthews’ new career has also had a beneficial impact on her boyfriend’s. Mahomes revealed in a 2019 interview with Yahoo Sports, “Eating-wise, I’m blessed that my girlfriend is [big on] nutrition so she helps me out with that – she’s [about] fitness.” Luckily, the pair no longer have to deal with being hundreds of miles apart, either.

As Mahomes began to make a name for himself in the NFL, in fact, he and Matthews were able to purchase a home in Kansas City worth nearly $2 million. Speaking to Bleacher Report in 2019, the quarterback said, “Setting down roots in Kansas City was huge for us. I think the people are what we love the most about Kansas City. We’re trying to be here for a long, long time.”

Despite her own sporting endeavors, Matthews still makes sure to attend most of her boyfriend’s NFL games – often with her family in tow. The pair also have two canine friends: a pit bull named Steel and a Cane Corso christened Silver. Funnily enough, the two dogs have even been given their own Instagram account with well over 150,000 followers at the time of writing.

Matthews’ own Instagram account still sees its fair share of updates, though. Following the news about her boyfriend’s mammoth NFL contract, in fact, the former footballer shared a post with her half-million followers. Yes, the fitness instructor wrote alongside a photo of the happy couple, “Let me tell y’all about my best friend, he earned that ish.”

And you can’t really blame Matthews for being so excited. According to men’s magazine GQ, in fact, the quarterback and his girlfriend didn’t exactly live a life of luxury during the star’s first season with the Chiefs. Believe it or not, the young celebs reportedly spent an entire year residing in the guest bedroom of the house owned by Matthews’ father.

The couple was back on top again by the summer of 2020, though and Mahomes took to Instagram in August to wish his girlfriend a happy birthday. The quarterback uploaded a pic of the smiling pair sitting next to each other clutching water bottles in a gym. Alongside the hashtag #MyBabe, he captioned it, “Happy 25th birthday to the best one!”

Understandably, the lovebirds made the most of their time together during the 2020 NFL off-season. After signing his colossal deal with the Chiefs, Mahomes headed to Lake Tahoe with Matthews for a relaxing getaway with friends. And the pair can be seen in the water embracing each other in one particular Instagram snap, captioned “Forever.”

But just when you thought that Matthews and Mahomes’ year couldn’t get any more perfect, along came another major life-changing moment. In September 2020 – after eight years together – the pair finally got engaged. And perhaps unsurprisingly, the happy couple decided to share the big news with their followers on Instagram.

Mahomes first let the cat out of the bag on an Instagram story showing off Matthews’ engagement ring, you see. The NFL star added a kissing emoji to the post, which he tagged his new fiancé in. The lucky ring-wearer herself then gave more details about the proposal on her own Instagram account. And it turns out that the quarterback is quite the romantic.

Mahomes apparently popped the question using an array of marquee lights before treating Matthews to a candle-lit dinner. The fitness guru gushed on Instagram, “My heart is so full! I love this man so incredibly much, and today was so so special!” Mahomes added, “Couldn’t imagine this day being any more perfect.” Of course, their big wedding plans had to wait a little bit...

The football star and his beautiful partner actually became parents in 2021 — and not for the last time. Their daughter, Sterling Skye Mahomes, brought them closer than ever. And the next year, with their happy child in attendance, they were finally able to make good on their wedding plans. Needless to say, it was a picture-perfect celebration...

The couple traveled with their loved ones to Maui to become husband and wife. There was no denying the happiness on their faces. And don't worry, Sterling had plenty of fun as well, since she was just old enough to serve as flower girl for the occasion. Soon enough, the little girl had another responsibility handed down to her.

In 2022, Sterling learned that she was going to become a big sister! The Mahomes family truly have it all, it seems. And while only time will tell if the Mahome kids blossom into superstar athletes like their talented parents, there is no doubt that they will continue to thrive as long as they have one another.