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Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes has 18 total visits, workouts

Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Bill Lazor conducted a private workout with Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly.

Mahomes is a fast-rising draft prospect who's been scheduled for a league-high 18 total official visits and private workouts, according to NFL sources.

He's expected to be drafted in the first round.

Mahomes excelled during recent private workouts for the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints.

The Cardinals sent coach Bruce Arians and team president and owner Michael Bidwill to Lubbock to audition Mahomes.

  • Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes is a fast-rising draft prospect who's been scheduled for a league-high 18 total official visits and private workouts, according to NFL sources. Photo: Christian Petersen, Getty Images / 2016 Getty Images

The Saints sent coach Sean Payton to Texas Tech to work out Mahomes.