Patrick Mahomes’ half-brother gets NFL chance at Chiefs rookie camp

The Chiefs are keeping it all in the family.

Out of 87 players participating in the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend, 60 are on a tryout basis, and one in particular stands out.

Graham Walker, who is the half-brother of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will be a part of the camp, according to ArrowheadPride.com.

He is also the son of Patrick Mahomes Sr, but he grew up in Vermont with his mom, Jessamyn Walker, and stepfather, Gerry Howatt.

Graham Walker during a workout with Rice football.
Graham Walker during a workout with Rice football. Rice Football/InstagramWalker just finished his senior year as a tight end at Rice University, where he transferred last season with the initial plan to play receiver after three years at Brown.

Following the year, he declared for the draft at 6-foot- and 227 pounds but was not selected last week in Green Bay.

In his 202 season at Brown, Walker had 44 catches for 515 yards and six touchdowns. With Rice, he caught 24 passes for 252 yards and zero touchdowns in 2024.

His best college year came as a freshman, recording 658 yards for six touchdowns in 2021.

It is unknown how Walker and Mahomes define their relationship, but according to the Daily Mail, the two have met a few times.

Graham Walker at his college graduation from Brown prior to attending Rice University.
Graham Walker at his college graduation from Brown before attending Rice University.Instagram @_itsinstagraham
However, Walker recently admitted his three-time Super Bowl-winning half-brother has been keeping a watchful eye on his game.

“I know Patrick has been watching the games, and he’s reached out and said good things that I’ve been doing,” Walker told Seven Days. “When someone who’s accomplished so much can say you’re doing well, it really feels good.”

With any luck, Walker could find himself in the Chiefs’ tight end room with Travis Kelce.

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs down the sideline prior to the beginning of the Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025.
Patrick Mahomes runs down the sideline prior to the beginning of the Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025.Getty Images

The camp started on Saturday and is set to run through Monday at the Chiefs’ facility.