The Kansas City Chiefs have added a familiar name to their rookie minicamp roster—Graham Walker, the half-brother of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
No, not Jackson.
Graham Walker, the son of Patrick Mahomes Sr., suited up this weekend in Kansas City as a tight end hopeful. Originally a wide receiver at Brown University from 2020 to 2023, Walker transferred to Rice in 2024 where he began transitioning to tight end. In his single season with the Owls, he recorded 24 receptions for 252 yards.
Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 225 pounds, Walker is currently undersized for the tight end position at the NFL level. His invite to rookie minicamp gives him a slim shot at earning a training camp invitation — and an even longer one at making the 90-man preseason roster or competing for a final 53-man spot.
The Chiefs, aiming to return to the Super Bowl after their February loss to the Eagles, are focused on reloading for another title run — and while Walker may not be central to that, his presence is a storyline to watch.
No, he’s not exactly posing a threat to all-time great Travis Kelce, who may be eyeing retirement after this season—potentially to ride off into the sunset alongside pop superstar Taylor Swift.
But Walker is the son of a former Major League Baseball player and the half-brother of the top quarterback in the game. The pedigree is undeniable, and while the odds are long, it certainly makes for an intriguing story.
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