Patrick Mahomes flattered to see Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola emulating his pregame routine: ‘It is cool, actually’

Mahomes spoke about Raiola’s imitation throughout his media availability this week. By all accounts, Mahomes is flattered by the eye. 

“It is cool, actually,” Mahomes stated. “I used to be that man, grew up watching gamers. I beloved Alex Rodriguez, performed shortstop and would attempt to make performs similar to that. It helped me grow to be the athlete that I’m. It is simply telling me that I am getting slightly outdated.”

Mahomes revealed that he skilled with Raiola over the offseason and received to know him. The son of former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dominic Raiola, Dylan determined to observe his father’s path to Nebraska. He turned the highest quarterback recruit in program historical past when he dedicated. 

In his first two begins, Raiola has accomplished 73.7% of his passes for 423 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. The Cornhuskers are 2-0 and Mahomes has referred to Raiola on Twitter as his little cousin. 

“He is an amazing soccer participant and I believe he will make his personal stamp on the sport,” Mahomes stated. “I believe you have seen that early in his profession.”