Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes delivered a commencement speech for Texas Tech’s graduating class on Saturday morning.
The president of Texas Tech University, Lawrence Schovanec, introduced Mahomes before his speech began. Schovanec seemed quite proud to note that Mahomes was the first quarterback from a university in the state of Texas to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory. He also says that Mahomes exemplifies the tagline that Texas Tech uses: “From here, it’s possible.”
Mahomes’ comments appear to be prerecorded, and he kept things brief as to not take the spotlight away from the graduating class. He did have some powerful words, advising the graduating students to go out and win their own Super Bowl, whatever it might be. You can watch Mahomes full speech at the top of the page or read the transcription down below.
“Class of 2020, congratulations. You did it, you’ve made it, and I’m beyond excited that I get to share this celebration with my fellow Red Raiders. I know this isn’t the graduation ceremony that you and your families had envisioned, but that doesn’t change the outcome or all the hard work, long hours and sacrifices that you made to achieve this milestone. I know this is sure not how you imagined spending your last days as a student. I know this is surely not how you imagined spending your last days as a student. I’m sure you’d rather be hitting up Chimy’s or Broadway to celebrate this day. But the world is in a different place today than it was just a few weeks ago. And as Red Raiders, we’re built to persevere in difficult times. We’ve all had to take a moment and learn to adjust to these new challenges. And when the odds are stacked against us, we make a play — and I can tell you this is going to make us all more competitive and hungrier than ever. Remember, this is a day to celebrate, to look back on the friends you made, the professors who have changed your life and the memories that you will cherish forever. Whatever plans lie in front of you, I have no doubt you will go out there and show the world what it means to come from Lubbock, Texas. Go out and win your Super Bowl. Congrats, Class of 2020. I can’t wait to see what you do next.“
Chiefs HC Andy Reid spoke on Mahomes’ opportunity to give the commencement address on Friday. You can read his comments here.
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