KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- If indeed Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola is patterning his looks and mannerisms off those of Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes himself is here for it.
He was once one of those imitating others.
"It's cool, honestly,'' Mahomes said of Raiola's imitation. "I was that guy. I grew up watching players. I remember when I would grow up, I loved Alex Rodriguez playing shortstop and I tried to make plays just like him and do stuff like that, and it helped me become the athlete that I am.