Dallas Morning News · Dec 1, 2016
Mahomes named to Academic All-American second team
Getty Images ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Patrick Mahomes II #5 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders interacts with fans after the game against the Baylor Bears on November 25, 2016 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Baylor 54-35. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes is not only a force on the field, but also a force in the classroom.
On Thursday, the gunslinging QB was named to the Academic All-American second team by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Mahomes is only the second Tech QB to earn the honor. The other is his head coach Kliff Kingsbury.