Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be the commencement speaker for his alma mater Texas Tech today, and his head coach Andy Reid had his thoughts on the prestigious honor.
The Chiefs are doing the best they can to weather the uniqueness of the virtual offseason, but Reid made time during Friday’s virtual press conference to show support for Mahomes’ big day.
“I think it’s a really neat thing that he’s [Patrick Mahomes] having an opportunity to do with Texas Tech. He is passionate about sports,” Reid told reporters. “He’s passionate about Tech and I think it’s a neat thing that he’d have that opportunity to do it. Pat’s a pretty cool cucumber there. He’s a sharp kid and speaks well so I think he’ll have a nice presentation for them. The main thing is just to relax and enjoy the moment and what a great experience it is.”
Mahomes was a star quarterback at Texas Tech from 2014 – 2016 before being selected by the Chiefs in the 2017 NFL draft. He had a brief stint for the Red Raiders baseball team. The 2018 NFL MVP continues to support the school throughout his professional journey, making an appearance at their sports games. He’s continuously praised by the school administration for his participation. Lubbock, Texas has even become the unofficial Chiefs Kingdom southwest hotspot because of Mahomes. Nationally televised Chiefs games are often broadcast in the area.
Texas Tech will be like most universities, celebrating its graduates virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That won’t stop Mahomes from providing some students with a special moment to celebrate their graduation.