Mahomes told AOL in 2019 that the hairstyle was the result of a friendly bet with a buddy when he was younger. They each grew out their hair and wanted to see who would go the longest before finally cutting it. “As I grew it out, I realized that I actually liked it a lot,” Mahomes told AOL Sports. “So, I kept it going.”

Patrick Mahomes' grandfather, Randy, is rooting for him from hospice care as the quarterback enters his third consecutive Super Bowl, his mother, Randi, tells PEOPLE. Patrick's grandfather has his bad days but is very aware of when the Super Bowl is and that his grandson is nearing another great success.

After Brittany Mahomes shared family moments and showcased her stylish Super Bowl look, many Instagram users criticized the timing of her post