‘She was an athlete growing up,’ the Tyler, Texas-born signal-caller told the publication.

He continued: ‘If you played any sports, you know as many people that enjoy how you play and the effort that you give, [there’s] people that are always going to hate on you.’

The latest: Patrick Mahomes praised his spouse Brittany Mahomes for her resilience when it comes to dealing with social media trolls. The couple, both 27, was snapped at the 2023 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California at the Dolby Theatre Wednesday

Patrick, who is father to two children with Brittany – daughter Sterling Skye Mahomes, two, and seven-month-old son Patrick ‘Bronze’ Lavon Mahomes III – said his spouse ‘has a good sense of that.’

Patrick, who inked a $500 million, 10-year contract in 2020, said his wife of two years ‘has her head on her shoulders the right way,’ by taking a calm approach to life, which ‘all of us can learn’ from.

He added, ‘Enjoy your life every single day and not worry about what everyone thinks – life’s short,’ and that ‘you want to enjoy those moments and remember those moments.’

Patrick said that he and his wife ‘try to enjoy those moments with our family as much as possible.’

Patrick – who is featured in the new Netflix docuseries Quarterback, which hits the streaming service Wednesday – said he’s past consulted his wife on how to deal with ‘the pressure of being in the spotlight’ and the ‘ups and downs’ of the sport.

He said, ‘She’s my rock. She’s the one that, through tough times, can get me through.

‘Having someone that supports you every single day like I do is the reason that I am in the position that I am today.’

Mahomes is gearing up for his sixth professional season in the NFL, as he continues what has been a career of unrivaled excellence and effectiveness on the field.

The two-time Super Bowl champion pointed to his wife’s athletic background playing soccer for the University of Texas at Tyler, and the Icelandic soccer team UMF Afturelding/Fram

Patrick said his wife of two years ‘has her head on her shoulders the right way,’ by taking a calm approach to life, which ‘all of us can learn’ from

Patrick  said he’s past consulted his wife on how to deal with ‘the pressure of being in the spotlight’ and the ‘ups and downs’ of the sport

The NFL star said, ‘She’s my rock. She’s the one that, through tough times, can get me through’

The couple was seen sharing a laugh with Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce at the event

Mahomes is gearing up for his sixth professional season in the NFL, as he continues what has been a career of unrivaled excellence and effectiveness on the field

He was honored with the ESPY for Best Athlete, Men’s Sports at the event

Mahomes in February led the Chiefs to a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona and was named Super Bowl MVP

Patrick is father to two children with Brittany – daughter Sterling Skye Mahomes, two, and seven-month-old son Patrick ‘Bronze’ Lavon Mahomes III

The quarterback, in 80 career games, has thrown 192 passing touchdowns and rushed for another 12.

In five seasons as a starter he has made the Pro Bowl every year, won the MVP twice and two Super Bowls, in 2020 and 2023.

Mahomes in February led the Chiefs to a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. He named Super Bowl MVP.