Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes has recently opened up about his past in a candid interview on the “In the Huddle” podcast. The Super Bowl champion shared intimate details about a previous relationship and how the challenges it posed ultimately helped shape his successful career.

In the interview, Mahomes revealed that before marrying his current wife, Brittany, he was involved with another woman named Britney, whom he dated for two years in the early 2010s while he was still in college.

Mahomes explained that the relationship, which took place during a critical period of his development as a football player, ultimately became a distraction that threatened his focus on the sport.

“I was this driven, serious football player, and she was all about the glitz and glamour of fame,” Mahomes said. He noted that Britney’s social media-driven, party-centric lifestyle often conflicted with his professional goals. While Mahomes admitted he was initially drawn to her outgoing personality, the differences between them soon became apparent.

According to Mahomes, Britney frequently pressured him to attend high-profile events and parties, even on nights when he needed to rest and prepare for games or practice. “She just didn’t understand how important football was to me or how much focus and discipline it took,” Mahomes explained.

One defining moment in their relationship came when Britney insisted they attend a club opening the night before an important team meeting. “I ended up getting barely any sleep and then had a really poor performance at practice the next day,” Mahomes shared. It was then that he realized the relationship was incompatible with his long-term goals of making it to the NFL.

After struggling to balance his relationship and his passion for football, Mahomes ultimately made the difficult decision to break up with Britney. “It was heartbreaking because I did care about her, but I knew that if I wanted to fulfill my dream of making it to the NFL, I had to cut ties.”

Looking back, Mahomes expressed no regrets about ending the relationship. He emphasized that the decision allowed him to focus on his career and eventually achieve his dreams. “I’m so grateful that I had the discipline and focus to put my career first. If I had stayed with Britney, I don’t know if I would have been able to achieve everything I have. She was just too much of a distraction.”

Since then, Mahomes has become one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory in 2020. He is now happily married to his high school sweetheart, Brittany, with whom he shares a daughter. Mahomes praised Brittany for her support and understanding of his demanding career. “Brittany is the complete opposite of Britney,” he said with a laugh. “She understands how important football is to me, and she’s always there to support me and keep me grounded.”

Mahomes’ story is a reminder of the sacrifices and tough choices athletes often have to make in order to reach their full potential. His candid reflections show how staying true to one’s priorities can pay off in the long run, both personally and professionally.