Patrick Mahomes: Uncovering the Quarterback’s Hidden TV Cameos

Patrick Mahomes has quickly become one of the biggest stars in the NFL. As the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mahomes has established himself as one of the most electrifying players in the league. Off the field, he has also gained popularity through endorsements and other media appearances. However, due to the nature of some of his early appearances, it can be difficult to find a comprehensive list of all of Mahomes’ television cameos. Between quick skits, local interviews, and promotional segments, many of Mahomes’ earliest appearances have flown under the radar. But with some digging, it is possible to uncover some of these hidden TV moments from the start of Mahomes’ career.

Short Cameos and Skits

Some of Mahomes’ most elusive appearances have been brief cameo roles or skits on shows. Without being officially credited, these quick spots would be easy to miss. One such appearance came early in Mahomes’ rookie year of 2017. That October, Mahomes filmed a cameo for Comedy Central’s popular sketch comedy show Key & Peele. In a pre-taped segment, Mahomes had a small role as a practice squad quarterback attending a team meeting. He had no lines but was visible in the background as Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s characters pitched absurd play ideas to the coach. Due to its short nature and Mahomes having no spoken lines, this cameo went largely unnoticed.

Another brief cameo came in 2018 when Mahomes filmed a comedy skit for CollegeHumor’s YouTube channel. In the skit titled “NFL Quarterbacks React to their Madden Ratings,” Mahomes and several other young QBs filmed reactions to their Madden 19 player ratings. Mahomes had a line commenting on his throw power rating but was only on screen for around 30 seconds total. Being an online-only sketch, this cameo also evaded more widespread documentation. These short spots exemplify how Mahomes’ earliest TV roles have sometimes been more elusive due to their brevity and lack of official credits.

In the first years of his career when he was still establishing himself, Mahomes participated in several local or regional interviews that received little national attention. As a rookie backup in 2017, Mahomes made appearances on Kansas City television stations to discuss his role with the team. That fall, he was interviewed on KSHB-TV, the local NBC affiliate, about learning behind Alex Smith. He also spoke that season with KMBC-TV, the ABC station in Kansas City. Neither of these interviews garnered much notice outside the local market.

Additionally, Mahomes filmed promotional segments for the Chiefs that aired regionally but not nationally. In early 2018, as he prepared for his first season as the starter, Mahomes shot interview pieces that were featured on Chiefs team programming on their regional sports network, KCTV-KSMO. The segments highlighted Mahomes’ offseason work and expectations for his rookie campaign as the number one quarterback. While important exposure locally, these regional TV spots did not achieve widespread documentation online or in other markets. The local and regional nature of many of Mahomes’ earliest interviews made compiling a complete record of his early TV appearances quite challenging.

Cameos in Commercials and Promos

Aside from actual television roles, Mahomes has also lent his skills and popularity to commercials and promotional campaigns over the years. However, some of these advertising appearances have been short or focused on specific regions, making them harder to track down. Early in the 2018 season, Mahomes filmed a comedic local car dealership commercial that aired in the Kansas City area. In the 30-second spot, Mahomes jokes around at the dealership and promotes their inventory. With its local-only broadcast area, this auto ad does not seem to be available online.

Mahomes has also done brief spots focused on promoting the NFL or the Chiefs. In fall 2018, he filmed a promotional interview for NFL Network highlighting the rising stars around the league. Running only around 60 seconds, this NFLN promo was meant more to tease upcoming coverage than serve as a full Mahomes segment. Additionally, over the last few seasons Mahomes has filmed numerous promotional interstitial segments between quarters of Chiefs games broadcast on their local networks. Ranging from 15 to 30 seconds, these in-game promos pump up the crowd but do not get wider distribution. The short and targeted nature of many of Mahomes’ commercials and promotional appearances has kept some off the radar.

Uncovering the Appearances

With so many of Mahomes’ early TV roles being brief, regional, or unconventionally distributed, it takes some digging to uncover the full scope of his hidden cameos and interviews. But devoted fans have worked to compile records of Mahomes’ lesser-known media spots. Several fan sites have attempted to chronicle Mahomes’ career, including any TV appearances they can find documentation of. Sites like ChiefsDigest.com and ArrowheadPride.com, two of the largest Chiefs fan communities, have articles referencing some of Mahomes’ obscure early interviews and roles.

Cross-referencing fan sites has helped fill in some of the gaps in definitively cataloguing all of Mahomes’ television spots. Social media is another valuable resource, as Mahomes himself has on occasion posted about past appearances. In 2018, he tweeted a clip of the CollegeHumor “Madden Ratings” skit to his followers. Devoted Mahomes supporters have also worked to upload and share any unearthed footage when possible, helping preserve artifacts from the early days. While no single comprehensive record may exist, combining sources continues to shed new light on Patrick Mahomes’ hidden television history.

As Mahomes’ star has risen to new heights, more of his media appearances receive wider documentation. But those initial years of building exposure included roles that were fleeting or flew under the radar. With diligent searching across interviews, social posts, and fan communities however, it remains possible to uncover more of quarterback’s lesser-known cameos. These hidden TV moments provide a more complete view of Patrick Mahomes’ early steps to stardom in both football and media.