Actor Profile: Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs superstar has become one of advertising’s most recognizable athlete-performers

(By Carmichael Phillip)

Who Is Patrick Mahomes?

Patrick Mahomes is an American professional football quarterback who has become one of the most recognizable athletes of his generation.

He plays quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and wears No. 15.

Mahomes was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft after starring at Texas Tech.

After spending most of his rookie season behind veteran quarterback Alex Smith, Mahomes became Kansas City’s starter in 2018.

The impact was immediate.

His combination of arm strength, improvisation, accuracy and creativity quickly made him one of football’s biggest stars.

That athletic success also created another career opportunity: commercials.

Mahomes gradually became one of the most frequently seen athletes in national advertising.

Acting Magazine explores his broad advertising résumé in What Commercials Does Patrick Mahomes Do?, which covers his work with State Farm, Head & Shoulders, T-Mobile, Subway and other major brands.

His commercial presence has become so significant that viewers who do not regularly watch football may still recognize him immediately.

Quick Facts About Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes and State Farm

No brand is more closely associated with Patrick Mahomes’ commercial career than State Farm.

The insurance company has repeatedly used Mahomes alongside its famous fictional spokesperson Jake from State Farm, played by actor Kevin Miles.

The pairing works because the two performers serve different functions.

Miles provides continuity as Jake.

Mahomes provides celebrity recognition and football credibility.

The commercials then place the two together in humorous situations that often make fun of Mahomes’ own fame.

Acting Magazine examines the partnership in Who Is the Guy in the Commercial With Patrick Mahomes?, identifying Kevin Miles as the performer who frequently shares the screen with Mahomes.

The larger State Farm Commercial Actors (Full Breakdown 2026) also lists Mahomes among the company’s most prominent athlete partners.

Acting Breakdown: Why Patrick Mahomes Works in Commercials

Patrick Mahomes is not a classically trained actor, but that actually works to his advantage in many commercials.

His strongest advertising performances rarely ask him to disappear into complicated fictional characters.

Instead, Mahomes usually plays an exaggerated version of himself.

That gives him a clear foundation.

He already understands how the public sees him: talented, competitive, confident and extremely famous.

The commercials then make jokes about those qualities.

Mahomes frequently responds with understated expressions rather than exaggerated comedy.

That deadpan style is especially effective when something ridiculous is happening around him.

He looks at the situation almost as if he is asking the audience, “Are you seeing this too?”

That creates relatability.

His years of commercial experience have also made his delivery increasingly relaxed.

He does not appear to be concentrating on remembering advertising copy.

The words feel conversational.

For an athlete spokesperson, that comfort is extremely valuable.

The “Guard” Commercial With Trey Smith

One of Mahomes’ strongest State Farm commercials pairs him with Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith.

The commercial is titled “Guard.”

The joke takes Smith’s actual football position and applies it literally to Mahomes’ everyday life.

On the football field, Smith’s job is to protect his quarterback.

In the commercial, he continues protecting Mahomes even when football-level protection is completely unnecessary.

Smith remains intensely focused while Mahomes reacts to the excessive security around him.

Mahomes wisely underplays the joke.

Instead of competing with Smith’s imposing physical presence, Mahomes uses small reactions and deadpan delivery.

That contrast makes the commercial work.

Acting Magazine breaks down the spot in State Farm | Guard (Patrick Mahomes and Trey Smith).

The Meghan Trainor State Farm Commercial

Mahomes also appeared alongside singer Meghan Trainor in State Farm’s “Trainer” campaign.

The entire commercial is built around one word.

Trainer.

Trainor.

Mahomes needs a professional trainer.

Instead, Meghan Trainor appears.

The singer enthusiastically attempts to help while clearly being the wrong type of “trainer.”

Mahomes again becomes the relatively grounded performer surrounded by increasingly absurd behavior.

The premise supports State Farm’s broader advertising message: simply having someone who technically fits the description is not necessarily the same as having an experienced professional.

Acting Magazine covers the campaign in State Farm | Trainer Commercial with Meghan Trainor and Who Is Meghan Trainor in the State Farm Commercial?.

Mahomes and Jake From State Farm

The relationship between Mahomes and Jake from State Farm has gradually developed into something resembling a recurring comedy partnership.

Kevin Miles usually plays Jake as calm, professional and slightly amused by whatever strange situation occurs around him.

Mahomes often plays himself as the celebrity who assumes his fame might earn special treatment.

The joke is that State Farm insists everyone deserves personalized service.

This creates a useful dynamic.

Mahomes can acknowledge his superstar status without appearing arrogant because the commercial is usually making fun of that very status.

The approach is self-aware.

Viewers know Mahomes is one of the NFL’s biggest stars.

Mahomes knows they know.

The commercial knows too.

That shared awareness becomes part of the joke.

How Much Does State Farm Pay Patrick Mahomes?

Mahomes’ State Farm contract is private, so the company has not publicly disclosed an exact annual salary.

However, his relationship with the company is clearly much larger than a one-commercial appearance.

Mahomes has appeared in numerous campaigns across multiple seasons and often serves as one of the central celebrity faces of State Farm’s NFL advertising.

Acting Magazine examines reported industry estimates in How Much Does State Farm Pay Patrick Mahomes?.

The broader lesson is important for performers.

Commercial compensation can change dramatically when someone evolves from being hired for a single spot into becoming a long-term brand ambassador.

Mahomes is firmly in the second category.

Patrick Mahomes and T-Mobile

State Farm is not the only company to use Mahomes’ personality.

T-Mobile featured him prominently in “Top Three Plays of the Day.”

The commercial transforms an ordinary visit to a T-Mobile store into a football highlight package.

Snoop Dogg provides play-by-play commentary as Mahomes moves through the store.

Creator Kai Cenat also appears.

Walking through a crowd becomes a quarterback scramble.

Picking up a new phone becomes another highlight.

The campaign shows why Mahomes is valuable to advertisers.

Brands can take ordinary actions and make them entertaining simply by connecting them to the way audiences know Mahomes from football.

Acting Magazine’s T-Mobile Commercial Actors (Full Breakdown 2026) includes Mahomes among the major athletes and celebrities who have appeared for the wireless company.

Head & Shoulders With Troy Polamalu

Mahomes has also built a memorable advertising relationship with Head & Shoulders.

His thick, distinctive hair made him an obvious athlete partner for a shampoo brand.

Head & Shoulders paired him with former Pittsburgh Steelers star Troy Polamalu, whose famous long hair had already made him one of the brand’s most recognizable endorsers.

The commercials frequently play Mahomes and Polamalu against each other in exaggerated competitions about hair and scalp care.

One memorable campaign features “Tiny Troy,” a miniature version of Polamalu.

Again, Mahomes benefits from playing the relatively normal person responding to a ridiculous premise.

Acting Magazine examines their partnership in Who Is the Football Player in the Head & Shoulders Commercial?.

Patrick Mahomes and Subway

Mahomes has also appeared in Subway advertising alongside other major sports personalities.

Subway has frequently built campaigns around celebrity athletes debating sandwiches as though they were analyzing sports.

Mahomes fits naturally into that world.

He has appeared alongside personalities such as Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Justin Herbert and Stephen Curry.

The commercials use football terminology, quarterback jokes and sports commentary to make the sandwiches part of the conversation.

Acting Magazine discusses the business side of that partnership in How Much Does Subway Pay Patrick Mahomes?.

FAQ: Patrick Mahomes and Commercials

Is Patrick Mahomes an actor?
Mahomes is primarily a professional NFL quarterback, not a traditional professional actor. However, his extensive national advertising work has made him a highly experienced commercial performer.

What commercials does Patrick Mahomes appear in?
Mahomes has appeared in campaigns for State Farm, T-Mobile, Head & Shoulders, Subway, Adidas and numerous other brands.

What brand is Patrick Mahomes most associated with?
State Farm is arguably his most recognizable long-running advertising partnership.

Who appears with Patrick Mahomes in State Farm commercials?
His frequent co-star is Kevin Miles, who plays Jake from State Farm.

Was Meghan Trainor in a commercial with Patrick Mahomes?
Yes. She appeared with Mahomes in State Farm’s humorous “Trainer” campaign.

Was Patrick Mahomes in a commercial with Snoop Dogg?
Yes. Snoop Dogg provided sports-style commentary in T-Mobile’s “Top Three Plays of the Day” campaign featuring Mahomes.

From Texas Tech to the NFL

Mahomes’ journey to commercial stardom begins with football.

He played college football at Texas Tech, where his unusual arm talent and aggressive style attracted NFL attention.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up in the 2017 NFL Draft to select him 10th overall.

After spending a year learning behind Alex Smith, Mahomes became the Chiefs’ starting quarterback in 2018.

He immediately produced one of the most spectacular first seasons by a starting quarterback in NFL history.

Mahomes threw for more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns and won the league MVP award.

The performance instantly transformed him into a national sports star.

That visibility created enormous advertising value.

Super Bowl Success

Mahomes quickly added championships to the résumé.

He led Kansas City to victory in Super Bowl LIV and was named Super Bowl MVP.

He later won Super Bowl LVII and Super Bowl LVIII, earning MVP honors in both games.

Those championships strengthened his advertising appeal considerably.

Brands do not simply see a talented athlete.

They see someone audiences associate with winning.

That association can transfer to products.

When an insurance company, athletic company or technology brand uses Mahomes, some of his reputation for excellence becomes part of the advertisement.

Why Brands Want Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes possesses several qualities advertisers value.

He is recognizable.

He has sustained athletic success.

He appears comfortable making fun of himself.

And his public image works across a wide range of audiences.

A sportswear company can emphasize performance.

An insurance company can emphasize reliability.

A shampoo company can joke about his hair.

A wireless company can transform him into a human highlight reel.

A sandwich company can build football jokes around him.

That flexibility makes Mahomes unusually useful as an endorser.

Acting Magazine explores his overall advertising appeal in Is Patrick Mahomes in a Commercial?.

What Actors Can Learn From Patrick Mahomes

Although Mahomes is an athlete rather than a traditional actor, his commercial work contains several useful lessons for performers.

Know what the audience already believes about you. Mahomes’ commercials often build around his quarterback identity rather than ignoring it.

Do not force comedy. His best moments often come from understated reactions.

Let the other performer have the joke. Whether working with Jake from State Farm, Meghan Trainor or Trey Smith, Mahomes frequently succeeds by reacting rather than competing for the punchline.

Become comfortable with repetition. National commercials require multiple takes while maintaining consistent energy.

Build long-term relationships. His State Farm partnership shows how recurring brand work can become more valuable than a single high-profile commercial.

Use authenticity. Mahomes is most convincing when the advertisement allows him to behave like a recognizable version of himself.

Authoritative External Resource

For official information about Patrick Mahomes’ football career, statistics, draft history and achievements, visit the Kansas City Chiefs’ official Patrick Mahomes player profile. The Chiefs document his career records, NFL Draft history, MVP achievements and continuing role as the franchise’s starting quarterback.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Patrick Mahomes?

Patrick Mahomes is the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and one of the most accomplished NFL players of his generation.

When was Patrick Mahomes born?

He was born on September 17, 1995.

Where did Patrick Mahomes go to college?

Mahomes played college football at Texas Tech.

When was Patrick Mahomes drafted?

The Kansas City Chiefs selected him 10th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.

How many Super Bowls has Patrick Mahomes won?

Mahomes has won three Super Bowl championships as Kansas City’s starting quarterback.

How many Super Bowl MVP awards has Patrick Mahomes won?

He has won three Super Bowl MVP awards.

How many NFL MVP awards has Patrick Mahomes won?

Mahomes has won the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award twice.

Is Patrick Mahomes in State Farm commercials?

Yes. State Farm is his most recognizable long-term advertising partnership.

Who is Jake in the Patrick Mahomes commercials?

Jake from State Farm is played by actor Kevin Miles.

Was Patrick Mahomes in a Head & Shoulders commercial?

Yes. Mahomes has appeared in Head & Shoulders campaigns, including commercials with NFL legend Troy Polamalu.

Was Patrick Mahomes in a Subway commercial?

Yes. He has appeared in multiple Subway campaigns with athletes and sports personalities including Charles Barkley, Tony Romo and Justin Herbert.

Was Patrick Mahomes in a T-Mobile commercial?

Yes. Mahomes appeared in T-Mobile’s “Top Three Plays of the Day” campaign with Snoop Dogg and Kai Cenat.

Is Patrick Mahomes a professional actor?

No. He is a professional football player. However, his extensive experience in national advertising has made him a highly recognizable and experienced commercial performer.

Final Thoughts

Patrick Mahomes did not become famous because of commercials.

He became famous because of football.

But his advertising career demonstrates how effectively an athlete can translate sports fame into another type of performance.

Mahomes rarely attempts to become a completely different character.

Instead, he allows advertisers to build comedy around the person viewers already recognize.

That approach has produced memorable partnerships with State Farm, T-Mobile, Head & Shoulders, Subway and numerous other companies.

His State Farm work is particularly instructive.

Years of recurring commercials have allowed Mahomes to become increasingly comfortable in front of the camera while establishing recognizable chemistry with Jake from State Farm.

He has learned when to deliver the punchline and when simply reacting is funnier.

For actors, that is an important lesson.

Commercial performance is not always about creating the biggest possible moment.

Sometimes the performer who seems the most comfortable, believable and relaxed becomes the person audiences remember.

Mahomes may always be a quarterback first, but his enormous advertising résumé has also made him one of the most experienced athlete-performers working in American commercials today.

Carmichael Phillip is a managing editor of Acting Magazine. In addition to editing, Mr. Phillip is a writer, coordinator and creative director.

Related Links

What Commercials Does Patrick Mahomes Do? – A comprehensive overview of Mahomes’ advertising partnerships with State Farm, T-Mobile, Head & Shoulders, Subway and other major brands.

Is Patrick Mahomes in a Commercial? – Explores how the Chiefs quarterback became one of America’s most visible athlete endorsers.

Who Is the Guy in the Commercial With Patrick Mahomes? – Identifies Kevin Miles as Jake from State Farm and examines his recurring chemistry with Mahomes.

How Much Does State Farm Pay Patrick Mahomes? – Examines reported estimates surrounding Mahomes’ long-running endorsement partnership with State Farm.

State Farm | Guard (Patrick Mahomes and Trey Smith) – A breakdown of the State Farm commercial featuring the Chiefs quarterback and offensive guard Trey Smith.

State Farm | Trainer Commercial with Meghan Trainor – Looks at Mahomes’ humorous State Farm collaboration with pop singer Meghan Trainor.

Who Is Meghan Trainor in the State Farm Commercial? – Explores Trainor’s role opposite Mahomes in the “Trainer vs. Trainor” campaign.

Who Is the Football Player in the Head & Shoulders Commercial? – Covers Troy Polamalu and Patrick Mahomes’ memorable shampoo campaigns.

Who Is the Guy That Does the Head & Shoulders Commercial? – A broader guide to the athletes and performers associated with Head & Shoulders advertising.

How Much Does Subway Pay Patrick Mahomes? – Examines Mahomes’ Subway endorsement and his place in the chain’s athlete-heavy advertising campaigns.

State Farm Commercial Actors (Full Breakdown 2026) – A complete guide to Jake from State Farm, Patrick Mahomes and other celebrities featured in State Farm commercials.

T-Mobile Commercial Actors (Full Breakdown 2026) – Includes Mahomes among T-Mobile’s athlete and celebrity advertising stars.

Actors in Commercials (The Complete Guide 2026) – Explores commercial acting, celebrity endorsements and recurring advertising characters.

Acting Magazine Commercial Index – Browse Acting Magazine’s larger archive of brand campaigns and recognizable commercial performers.

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