Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is generally one of the NFL’s most well-liked stars. How could he not be? Aside from his ridiculous talent, Mahomes has stayed away from off-field controversies since entering the league in 2017.
His family has not. Mahomes’ younger brother, Jackson, has become a hated figure among many NFL fans.
Jackson keeps himself in the spotlight. The 22-year-old boasts a million followers on TikTok and is a staple at his brother’s games. It’s hard to miss him — he stands at least a couple inches taller than his MVP brother.
While he has avoided controversy since this season began, unlike in years past, he continues to attend games and be active on social media.
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As Patrick gears up to play in his third Super Bowl, here’s a look at why Jackson has developed an unsavory reputation from the sidelines to the stands.
Jackson Mahomes timeline of controversies
Dec. 2019: Jackson Mahomes and Patrick’s now-wife Brittany Matthews taunted Patriots fans at Gillette Stadium, singing, “Hey, hey, hey, goodbye!” That started a feud between Mahomes and Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy, who called the pair “the two dumbest humans on Earth.” Mahomes and Portnoy have traded jabs on social media ever…
