Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has garnered several different honors early in his NFL career. The latest honor comes from a former teammate from his alma mater Texas Tech University that has him seen in possibly a brighter light than he’s realized over the past three seasons.
Terence Steele is one of the many offensive linemen at the 2020 NFL Combine looking to impress scouts ahead of April’s NFL Draft. Steele played four seasons with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, one of which was alongside Mahomes in 2017. Steele spoke with Chiefs Wire contributor Ed Easton Jr. regarding Mahomes’ professional success impacting the University.
Texas Tech OL Terence Steele spoke with me about Patrick Mahomes’ (@PatrickMahomes ) positive impact on the @TexasTechFB program. (Full) #ChiefsKingdom #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/AcHvyRbqJF
— Ed Easton Jr. (@EdEastonJr) February 26, 2020
“We are all extremely proud of what Patrick Mahomes has done this past season and the season before that,” Steele told Chiefs Wire. “He’s really put Texas Tech on the map. I know just looking back, he’s given a lot of kids at Texas Tech hope that we can make an impact in the NFL, kind of like he has even kids from Texas. I’m blessed to have seen his work ethic and kind of get to know him a little bit, even got to block for him for a season, so it’s been pretty cool.”
Steele is a versatile offensive lineman open to playing multiple positions in the NFL. The experience with Mahomes could also serve as an inspiration fo teams to take a more in-depth look at his talents as draft night quickly approaches.