Today, Patrick Mahomes needs no introduction. He has achieved so much at this age-- even gets compared to Tom Brady . Few quarterbacks in NFL history have reshaped the game as swiftly and convincingly as Patrick Mahomes. With three Super Bowl titles, three Super Bowl MVPs, and two league MVPs under his belt, the Kansas City Chiefs star has built a legacy that seems almost mythical. But before the glitz, glamour, and greatness, there was a young quarterback with untamed potential—and a coach who recognized it.
Patrick Mahomes’ former trainer shares how witnessing his NFL rise has been a ‘cool’ experience
Quincy Avery , one of the most respected quarterback trainers in the game, recently shared his thoughts on what it was like to help mold Mahomes before the world took notice. Speaking with PEOPLE ahead of the April 23 release of his Hulu documentary, The Quincy Avery Effect, the seasoned coach reminisced about the early days of working with Mahomes during the 2017 offseason.
“To be able to say you worked at one point with the best quarterback in the world , it’s really cool,” Avery stated. And for good reason. While Mahomes’ natural ability was evident, he wasn’t yet the polished powerhouse we see today. Avery, who has also worked with elite talents like Jalen Hurts and C.J. Stroud, saw a raw yet remarkable spark in Mahomes.
Back then, Mahomes was fresh off a record-shattering season at Texas Tech, including a jaw-dropping 819-yard performance against Oklahoma—a single-game NCAA record that remains legendary. Despite his college heroics, Mahomes wasn’t among the top few picks in the NFL Draft . He fell to No. 10, with eight teams—including the Chicago Bears who selected Mitch Trubisky at No. 2—passing on him.
Avery didn’t see a finished product in Mahomes, but he did see promise. “He wasn’t as refined back then as he is now,” Avery explained. “But having the chance to work with him then and seeing how far he’s come, it’s really amazing.”
Today, Mahomes is the embodiment of excellence in the NFL. A six-time Pro Bowler with a growing collection of accolades, he’s become the standard against which modern quarterbacks are measured. And while he and Avery no longer train together regularly, there’s still mutual respect between the two.
“I’ll DM Mahomes every now and then and we’ll exchange a laugh,” Avery shared, a nod to the enduring connection that began long before Mahomes became a household name.
Avery’s ability to identify and nurture quarterback talent has earned him a reputation as a “guru” in the football world. Beyond Mahomes, his work with Jalen Hurts—who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance—and rising stars like Stroud, Jordan Love, and Deshaun Watson only solidifies his legacy.
Mahomes, meanwhile, remains focused on the future. Preparing for the 2025 season, he recently hosted his annual throwing camp in Dallas, where both teammates and fellow quarterbacks joined him to sharpen their skills—underscoring the leadership that has become synonymous with his name.
While the NFL celebrates Mahomes' present, Quincy Avery remains one of the few who truly understands the journey it took to get there—a journey marked by grit, growth, and greatness that was always destined to unfold.
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Patrick Mahomes’ former trainer shares how witnessing his NFL rise has been a ‘cool’ experience
Quincy Avery , one of the most respected quarterback trainers in the game, recently shared his thoughts on what it was like to help mold Mahomes before the world took notice. Speaking with PEOPLE ahead of the April 23 release of his Hulu documentary, The Quincy Avery Effect, the seasoned coach reminisced about the early days of working with Mahomes during the 2017 offseason.
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“To be able to say you worked at one point with the best quarterback in the world , it’s really cool,” Avery stated. And for good reason. While Mahomes’ natural ability was evident, he wasn’t yet the polished powerhouse we see today. Avery, who has also worked with elite talents like Jalen Hurts and C.J. Stroud, saw a raw yet remarkable spark in Mahomes.
Back then, Mahomes was fresh off a record-shattering season at Texas Tech, including a jaw-dropping 819-yard performance against Oklahoma—a single-game NCAA record that remains legendary. Despite his college heroics, Mahomes wasn’t among the top few picks in the NFL Draft . He fell to No. 10, with eight teams—including the Chicago Bears who selected Mitch Trubisky at No. 2—passing on him.
Avery didn’t see a finished product in Mahomes, but he did see promise. “He wasn’t as refined back then as he is now,” Avery explained. “But having the chance to work with him then and seeing how far he’s come, it’s really amazing.”
Today, Mahomes is the embodiment of excellence in the NFL. A six-time Pro Bowler with a growing collection of accolades, he’s become the standard against which modern quarterbacks are measured. And while he and Avery no longer train together regularly, there’s still mutual respect between the two.
“I’ll DM Mahomes every now and then and we’ll exchange a laugh,” Avery shared, a nod to the enduring connection that began long before Mahomes became a household name.
Avery’s ability to identify and nurture quarterback talent has earned him a reputation as a “guru” in the football world. Beyond Mahomes, his work with Jalen Hurts—who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance—and rising stars like Stroud, Jordan Love, and Deshaun Watson only solidifies his legacy.
Mahomes, meanwhile, remains focused on the future. Preparing for the 2025 season, he recently hosted his annual throwing camp in Dallas, where both teammates and fellow quarterbacks joined him to sharpen their skills—underscoring the leadership that has become synonymous with his name.
While the NFL celebrates Mahomes' present, Quincy Avery remains one of the few who truly understands the journey it took to get there—a journey marked by grit, growth, and greatness that was always destined to unfold.
Also Read: Travis Kelce mocks NFL’s Hawk-Eye system with Jason backing him in a brutally honest discussion
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