Patrick Mahomes flattered by Dylan Raiola's imitation

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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.

"I know Dylan, I trained with him in the offseason. Great kid, a great football player, and I think he's going to make his own stamp on the game. And I think you've…