Patrick Mahomes’ $504M fortune: How did he turn NFL success into wealth?

Patrick Mahomes’ financial rise is as fascinating as his transformation from a first-round draft pick into one of the NFL’s biggest stars.The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback first stormed into the league with a rookie contract worth $16 million. But within a few seasons, his earning power off the gridiron exploded like nobody’s. Except for Tom Brady.Patrick Mahomes rookie contract set foundation for his financial powerThe Kansas City Chiefs picked Patrick Mahomes with their 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was not the first overall pick; Myles Garrett was.And look at the former Cleveland Browns defensive end’s trajectory today.