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Patrick Mahomes nominated for “best male athlete” at ESPY awards

The reigning AP NFL Most Valuable Player, Patrick Mahomes, will have two more opportunities to add hardware to his collection at ESPN’s 27th annual ESPYS awards.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was named a nominee for both “Best Male Athlete” and “Best NFL Player” for his 2018 season.

Here is who Mahomes will be competing against in both categories:

“Best Male Athlete” nominees

  • Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
  • Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
  • Brooks Koepka, Golf

“Best NFL Player” nominees

Common sense would tell you since no other NFL player is nominated for “Best Male Athlete,” Mahomes should take home “Best NFL Player.