Patrick Mahomes Shares Emotional Reaction to Chiefs' Throwback Video

The Kansas City quarterback was moved by the team's surprise release of his high school basketball highlights.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:50am

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Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, was forced to miss the final three games of the 2025 NFL season after suffering a torn ACL. Despite the serious injury, Mahomes has stayed busy with his rehab and recently made an appearance at his alma mater's pro day. This week, the Chiefs surprised Mahomes by sharing a video of his impressive high school basketball highlights, which prompted an emotional reaction from the quarterback.

Why it matters

Mahomes is one of the NFL's most popular and talented players, and his recovery from the knee injury is closely watched by Chiefs fans and the league as a whole. The team's gesture of sharing his high school basketball highlights shows the strong bond between Mahomes and the organization, and his emotional response underscores his deep connection to his roots and the support he has received.

The details

The video shared by the Chiefs showcased Mahomes' skills on the basketball court during his time at Whitehouse High School in Texas. According to MaxPreps, Mahomes was a standout player, averaging nearly 20 points per game during his junior season while also contributing in other areas such as rebounding, assists, and steals. Mahomes, who is known primarily for his prowess on the football field, embraced the throwback moment, responding with a series of laughing-with-tears emojis.

  • Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season.
  • Mahomes is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field for the start of the 2026 NFL season.
  • The Chiefs shared the video of Mahomes' high school basketball highlights on Thursday.

The players

Patrick Mahomes

The star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, who missed the final three games of the 2025 season due to a torn ACL but is expected to make a full recovery and return in 2026.

Justin Herbert

The quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, who faced off against Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Week 15 game where Mahomes suffered his injury.

Ryan Tomlin

The head coach of the Whitehouse High School basketball team during Mahomes' time there.

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What they’re saying

“let's go!”

— Patrick Mahomes

What’s next

Mahomes is expected to make a full recovery from his torn ACL and return to the field for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Patrick Mahomes' emotional reaction to the Chiefs' surprise release of his high school basketball highlights underscores the strong bond between the quarterback and the organization, as well as his deep connection to his roots. Despite the serious injury that sidelined him at the end of the 2025 season, Mahomes remains a beloved figure in Kansas City and the NFL as a whole, and his return in 2026 is eagerly anticipated by fans.