Top College QB Reveals Surprising Messages from Chiefs Stars

Brendan Sorsby shares details about conversations with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce as he transferred to Texas Tech

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:56pm

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Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, one of the top transfers in college football, revealed that NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce reached out to him during his recruitment process. Mahomes, the former Texas Tech standout, and Kelce, a Cincinnati alum, both connected with Sorsby as he weighed his options before ultimately choosing to join the Red Raiders.

Why it matters

The interactions between Sorsby and the two Chiefs players highlight the growing connections between rising college stars and established NFL veterans. As the NIL era continues to reshape college football, these types of relationships could become more common as top prospects navigate the transfer portal.

The details

According to Sorsby, Mahomes "reached out" and they "built a relationship a little bit." Meanwhile, Kelce sent Sorsby a playful message referencing his departure from Cincinnati, Kelce's alma mater, saying "You're dead to me" with a laughing emoji. Sorsby said he expects to train with both players this summer.

  • Sorsby revealed the details about the conversations in a recent interview on March 10, 2026.
  • Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech in January 2026.

The players

Brendan Sorsby

A top college quarterback who recently transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech, where he is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college football through NIL deals.

Patrick Mahomes

The star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and a former standout at Texas Tech University.

Travis Kelce

The star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and a former player at the University of Cincinnati.

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What they’re saying

“Mahomes had reached out, and I'm like, 'Okay, this is pretty sick.' Mahomes just texting me out of nowhere was a pretty cool deal. So I've kind of built a relationship a little bit with him.”

— Brendan Sorsby, Quarterback

“Obviously, being at Cincinnati, Travis (Kelce) had texted me. He was like, 'You're dead to me,' with the laughing emoji and all that stuff. So I still talk to both of those guys decently regularly.”

— Brendan Sorsby, Quarterback

What’s next

Sorsby said he expects to train with both Mahomes and Kelce this summer as he prepares for his first season at Texas Tech.

The takeaway

The interactions between rising college star Brendan Sorsby and established NFL veterans Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce highlight the growing connections between the college and professional ranks in the NIL era. These types of relationships could become more common as top prospects navigate the transfer portal and seek guidance from successful alumni.