Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is among the 100 most influential people in the world according to Time magazine.
Time’s annual list of the 100 most influential people of 2020 was revealed on Tuesday night. The list is made up of the most influential groups of pioneers, artists, leaders, titans, and icons from the past year. Mahomes was one of 21 titans featured on the list, a group that includes other sports stars like Dwyane Wade and Lewis Hamilton. He’s the only NFL player featured throughout the list of 100 and one of the few athletes.
As part of being named to the list, Mahomes had a feature penned by Derek Jeter. Here’s a glimpse at what Jeter wrote about Mahomes:
“When Patrick Mahomes steps onto the football field, all eyes are drawn to him. It’s not just that his combination of athleticism, creativity and vision is fun to watch. What his play really showcases is his love of the game and the commitment he’s made to his teammates and coaches, and it’s clear that is the true foundation of his success.
That joy and loyalty drive his work ethic and the hours of practice and studying he puts in to be the best he can be. It drives his ability to stay calm, steady and focused when challenges arise, whether in the middle of the biggest game or over the course of a long season. And most important, it drives his competitive fire and strong leadership qualities, which just continue to grow.”
Jeter and the folks at Time seem to believe that Mahomes can be
“one of the most impactful athletes of his generation.” They know the incredible things that he’s already achieved as such a young player in the NFL and they’re excited to see what’s in store for him next, both on and off the field.
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