Will Patrick Mahomes be TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year 2025?
Will Patrick Mahomes be TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year 2025?
Patrick Mahomes is arguably one of the finest quarterbacks in the NFL, as he is one of only five QBs to win three or more Super Bowls.
There is no question the 29-year-old football star has played a huge role in the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent successes. After helping the team win the Super Bowl in 2019, he signed the largest sports contract in sports history, as the team locked him in for ten years for the eye-watering sum of $450 million.
Since then, he helped the Chiefs win three back-to-back Super Bowls from 2022 to 2024, picking up the NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP.
As he is a gifted QB, football fans have high expectations of Patrick Mahomes, and a fantastic start to the 2025-26 season could help him earn the title of TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year 2025.
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Time Magazine. Athlete of the Year. 2025. Winner
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Josh Allen | 26.34% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Max Verstappen | 23.03% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Juan Soto | 22.93% |
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A History of Success with TIME Magazine
Patrick Mahomes has a history of success with TIME Magazine, as he has been named one of its Most Influential People in 2020, 2023, and 2024 in the TIME100 list.
It is proof of how well thought of the 6ft 2in football star is by the publication, which could stand him in good stead for the upcoming honor of Athlete of the Year.
As Mahomes has enjoyed much success on the football field in recent years, it may seem almost a crime if he doesn’t land the title at some point in his career.
An NFL Player Has Yet to Receive the Honor
Five out of six Athlete of the Year recipients are American, but none played in the NFL, despite being the country’s biggest sports league.
For this reason, it seems almost inevitable that an NFL player will soon receive the honor. Patrick Mahomes could be a natural choice due to his achievements, influence, and impact in football and at the Kansas City Chiefs.
Of course, he will be up against many acclaimed athletes in the sport, such as teammate Travis Kelce and Bills QB Josh Allen, to name a few.
Josh Allen is Mahomes’ Biggest Competition
Patrick Mahomes faces tough competition for TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year 2025.
As mentioned, there is a strong likelihood that an NFL star will receive the sought-after award, but Mahomes could lose out on the title to the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen.
After all, the 28-year-old was named Sports Illustrated Player of the Year 2024, picked up the Art Rooney Award, and was the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024 season, proving he has the credentials to win the award.
He became the first NFL quarterback to secure many rushing and passing touchdowns during back-to-back games last season. Also, he made history by becoming the first QB to score a passing, rushing, and receiving touchdown in one game.
If Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes miss out on Athlete of the Year 2025, there are many strong contenders for the title, including Max Verstappen, Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani, Travis Kelce, and Lionel Messi, to name a few.
Unfortunately, you will need to wait patiently to find out if Patrick Mahomes or another sports star will receive the honor this year, which will likely be announced in December 2025.
