Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed students at Texas Tech during the school's virtual commencement ceremony, Saturday.
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"I know this isn't the graduation ceremony that you and your families had envisioned, but that doesn't change the outcome or all the hard work, long hours and sacrifices that you made to achieve this milestone,'' Mahomes said.
The Superbowl MVP spoke for a total of two minutes.
"But the world is in a different place today than it was just a few weeks ago," he continued. "And as Red Raiders, we're built to persevere in difficult times. We've all had to take a moment and learn to adjust to these new challenges. And when the odds are stacked against us, we make a play -- and I can tell you this is going to make us all more competitive and hungrier than ever.
"Remember, this is a day to celebrate, to look back on the friends you made, the professors who have changed your life, and the memories that you will cherish forever. Whatever plans lie in front of you, I have no doubt you will go out there and show the world what it means to come from Lubbock, Texas. Go out and win your Super Bowl. Congrats, Class of 2020. I can't wait to see what you do next."
Mahomes played quarterback for Texas Tech from 2014 through 2016.
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Patrick Mahomes To Give Speech At Texas Tech Graduation
Patrick Mahomes is set to make a speech at Texas Tech’s virtual graduation ceremony, next week.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will give a commencement address at Texas Tech’s virtual graduation ceremony on May 23.
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“Patrick’s story and his rise to stardom, both here at Texas Tech and in the NFL, have been a great source of pride for Red Raiders and an inspiration for thousands,” Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec said, according to ESPN.
Mahomes played quarterback at Texas Tech from 2014 through 2016. He then entered the NFL draft in 2017, being selected in the first round by the Chiefs. Mahomes won the NFL Most Valuable Player award in 2018 and won the Super Bowl in 2019.
“During that rise, Patrick has never wavered from the lessons learned from his family, coaches and his time as a student-athlete at Texas Tech, displaying class, humility and a competitive fire to be the best,” Schovanec continued. “We are very pleased and grateful that he will address our May 2020 graduates who have persevered in spite of unique challenges to earn their degrees.”
The event, which would regularly be held at the school’s basketball court, was moved online because of the coronavirus outbreak. Mahomes’ speech will be live-streamed for fans to watch.
In April, the Chiefs picked up the fifth-year option on Mahomes’ contract.
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