Patrick Mahomes to help Texas Tech grads celebrate during virtual commencement
NFL star quarterback Pat Mahomes will address Texas Tech graduates during a virtual commencement event on May 23.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the school, like many others, is doing its spring commencement via a livestream beginning at 9 a.m. May 23. The Red Raiders’ traditional commencement ceremonies are held at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.
Mahomes, who helped lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title in February, will speak along with graduating students Alicia Goodman and Keira Eynon.
“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 in a release. “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.”
Mahomes, who grew up in Whitehouse, was the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft. He led the Chiefs to the AFC Championship Game in 2018 after throwing for 50 touchdowns and more than 5,000 yards and earning the NFL MVP honor. He followed that with a dramatic come-from-behind win in this year’s Super Bowl.
“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,” Schovanec said.
This story was originally published May 15, 2020 at 7:49 PM with the headline "Patrick Mahomes to help Texas Tech grads celebrate during virtual commencement."
