Mahomes' brother secures NFL opportunity with Kansas City Chiefs at rookie training event
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Graham Walker, half-brother of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, steps into the spotlight as a rookie in Kansas City Chiefs' camp.
Over the weekend, 87 players participated in the Chiefs' rookie minicamp, with 60 on a tryout basis. Among them, one name worth noting - Graham Walker, the son of Patrick Mahomes Sr., who grew up in Vermont, though he shares the same bloodline as his famous half-brother.
Last season, Walker played tight end at Rice University after transferring from Brown. As a senior, he recorded 24 catches for 252 yards and no touchdowns, but his impressive freshman year saw him amass 658 yards and six touchdowns. Sadly, he went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Despite not being picked, Walker's journey doesn't end here. He's been given a rookie minicamp opportunity with the Chiefs and has been keeping his famous half-brother, a three-time Super Bowl winner, in the loop about his progress.
"I know Patrick's been watching the games, and he's reached out and said good things I've been doing. When someone who's accomplished so much can say you're doing well, it really feels good," said Walker in an interview with Seven Days.
Walker's road to making it in the NFL won’t be a walk in the park. At 6'3" and 225 lbs, he's considered undersized for the tight end position. Moreover, established players like Travis Kelce are tough competition. However, Walker's athletic genes and determination could prove to be his winning edge.
As the minicamp kicked off on Saturday and runs through Monday, we're eager to see if he can make his mark and potentially join forces with Travis Kelce on the Chiefs' roster. Stay tuned for updates!
- Graham Walker, who hails from Vermont, is striving to define his role in American football as he participates in a tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs, a team known for their success in sports, such as football and the NFL.
- With a mixed heritage, including being the half-brother of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, Walker played tight end at Rice University, recording 24 catches for 252 yards and no touchdowns as a senior, though his freshman year was more promising with 658 yards and six touchdowns.
- Despite not being drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, Walker's journey continues as he attends a rookie minicamp with the Chiefs, a team led by the three-time Super Bowl winner Mahomes.
- Walking in the footsteps of his famous half-brother, Walker aims to prove his worth among the yards of the American football field, overcoming the challenge of being undersized for the tight end position and fierce competition from established players like Travis Kelce.
