Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to be intensely interested in the development and success of prospects from Historically Black Colleges. He shared his thoughts on the annual showcase during his Super Bowl LIX media session, focusing on its impact.

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.”