how long has patrick mahomes been in the nfl

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Nature

Patrick Mahomes has been in the NFL for 9 seasons as of December 2025.

NFL Entry

He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017 and made his debut in Week 17 of the 2017 season against the Denver Broncos, completing 22 of 35 passes for 284 yards in a 27-24 win. That marked the start of his professional career, though he became the full-time starter in 2018.

Seasons Played

Mahomes has appeared in games across these seasons with the Chiefs:

  • 2017: 1 game
  • 2018-2025: Full or partial seasons in each, totaling 120 games through early 2025

Sources confirm he has played 9 seasons in total.