Patrick Mahomes Sr. attempted to leverage his son’s fame to evade a DWI arrest earlier this year … as police footage — acquired by TMZ Sports — reveals the elder Mahomes insisted several times that an arrest might hinder the Chiefs superstar and his chances at Super Bowl LVIII.
This incident transpired on February 3, when law enforcement in Tyler, Texas stopped Mahomes Sr. under the suspicion that he was operating a white four-door Genesis with expired registration.
At first, Mahomes Sr. — sporting a cap boasting his son’s brand and a “Kansas City Vs. Everybody” hoodie — displayed a cooperative and friendly attitude towards the officers. The police footage shows him supplying all required information and documents, even offering an open can of Coors Light sitting in his console.
In the videos, he acknowledges consuming “a couple of beers” before driving — maintaining his politeness during the subsequent sobriety evaluations.
Nevertheless, once the officers placed him in handcuffs after he appeared to falter during the tests… his behavior significantly changed.
Mahomes Sr. can be heard on the officer’s body cam pleading, “Are you all for real?” … followed by his statement, “I’m meant to be going to the Super Bowl to support my son, and this is how we’re spending our time?”
Moments later, after being secured in a police vehicle… he repeatedly urged the officers to release him for the benefit of his son and the quarterback’s looming championship match against the 49ers on February 11.
“Can I mention something?” Mahomes Sr. pleaded. “My son is about to compete in the f***ing Super Bowl, alright? Just hear me out. I’m not intoxicated. I swear. I’ve had a few drinks. But he can’t deal with this right now. Listen, this just can’t occur.”
Mahomes Sr. was overheard telling the officer who apprehended him moments later, “Man. This is absurd. My son is gearing up to play in the f***ing Super Bowl and I’m doing interviews — five or six a day. And now, this mess is going to hit the news, which will undoubtedly affect him, and it will likely mess him up.”
“And he probably won’t win the Super Bowl. But that’s okay. If that’s what you all want, that’s fine.”
Despite all of Mahomes Sr.’s attempts, authorities proceeded to take him to a local jail … where officials claimed blood tests revealed he had a BAC of .23.
The 54-year-old was ultimately freed a few hours after the incident … and he did make it to the Big Game in Las Vegas later that week, where he witnessed his son triumph over San Francisco in an exhilarating overtime match.
However, Mahomes Sr. faced a felony charge of DWI for the third time or more — and he ultimately received a five-year probation term after striking a deal with prosecutors later that summer.
After his sentencing, Mahomes Sr. shared with reporters that the arrest was “a wake-up call” for him — and he “hasn’t consumed any alcohol since.”