In a heartwarming turn that’s captured the attention of the entire NFL community, Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes recently received a colorful, handwritten letter from his young daughter — and although her handwriting was adorably messy, the message within melted hearts both in the locker room and online. The moment has since gone viral, showcasing a side of Mahomes that fans don’t often get to see: the proud, emotional father moved to near tears by the purest form of support imaginable.
According to Mahomes, the letter came unexpectedly one morning before a team walkthrough. Scribbled in crayon on a sheet of pink construction paper and decorated with stickers and doodles, the message was clearly a labor of love. “I had to really focus just to read it,” Mahomes joked. “There were backward letters, smudged words, and drawings everywhere. At first, I wasn’t even sure what she was trying to say — but once I figured it out, it hit me hard.”
The message, deciphered with a bit of help from his wife Brittany, read: “Dear Daddy and the Chiefs, you are the fastest, bravest, and best team ever. I know you play hard, and even if you fall, you get back up. I love you and your friends so much. Please win, but it’s okay if you don’t because I’ll always cheer for you. Love, your princess.”
Mahomes was visibly emotional when recalling the moment. “It reminded me why I do this. Not just for the trophies, but for my family. That little note meant more than any game ball I’ve ever gotten.”
After sharing the letter with his teammates in the locker room, the reaction was immediate. Star tight end Travis Kelce called it “the best pregame speech ever written,” while head coach Andy Reid said it captured “exactly what the heart of a team is supposed to be — grit, love, and support.”
The letter has since sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with fans, fellow athletes, and even rival teams reposting the story and expressing admiration. Many called it a needed reminder of the human side of professional sports — that behind every helmet is a parent, a child, a family.
NFL players from across the league have begun sharing their own stories of encouragement from children and loved ones, creating a domino effect of positivity. For Mahomes, though, the letter remains a treasured keepsake. He’s had it laminated and now keeps it in his locker as a daily reminder of the love waiting at home — and the tiny voice cheering him on, win or lose.
Though the handwriting may have been a challenge to read, the message couldn’t have been clearer: family is the greatest motivation of all.
