Patrick Mahomes had what amounted to a redshirt season as a rookie. And he still has one of the best starts to a career through three seasons in NFL history.
Mahomes has only played 31 regular season games. He started one at the end of his rookie season. He missed a few due to injury in 2019. And he still has a great case for the best start to any NFL career.
Mahomes is the youngest quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP. He’s the youngest player to win a regular season MVP and a Super Bowl. He could retire tomorrow (please don’t) and have a more decorated career than almost everyone who has played in the NFL.