âIâll score for youâŠâ
The untold story of Patrick Mahomes and his deceased little sister
Kansas City, Missouri â Cold December
While the whole of America was preparing for Christmas, Patrick Mahomes walked out of the practice field with a quiet look in his eyes. No one knew that in his heart at that time was not a game plan⊠but a deep longing for his little sister â Skylar, who passed away on the day he signed his first contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Little Sister â Patrickâs No. 1 Fan
Skylar was born with a congenital heart disease. Ever since she was a child, she had to go in and out of the hospital constantly.
But one thing has never changed:
She loves football. And she loves her brother.
Whenever Patrick played in high school or college, Skylar would sit in a wheelchair, holding a sign that read:
âGO MAHOMES â I ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOU!â
The farewell just before glory
The day Patrick got the call from the NFL Draft â he was picked by Kansas City in the first round â he rushed to the hospital. But Skylar was unconscious. Patrick sat next to him, whispering:
âWake up⊠you told me if I got drafted, you would screamâŠâ

But the next morning, Skylar was gone.
She was only 13.
The last letter
A few weeks later, Patrickâs mother found a note in Skylarâs diary:
âIf you donât live long enough to see me play in the NFL⊠I promise you:
Score, not for the crowdâŠ
For a little sister who thought I was a superhero.â
On the field, there are tears
Every time Patrick Mahomes scores a touchdown, he points to the sky. Not as a celebrationâŠ
But as a promise kept.
The only time, when a reporter asked:
âWho is the first person you want to share the victory with today?â
Patrick just said softly:
âMy sister. Skylar. Are you watching? Iâm still playing⊠for you.â
Conclusion:
There are wounds that never heal.
But Patrick Mahomes chose to turn loss into motivation,
so that every time he steps on the field⊠it is a time for his little sister to come alive in the light, the cheers, and the rolling ball.