NFL UPDATE: To enjoy that with him will be a special moment’ – Patrick Mahomes on playing in Super Bowl with one of his closest friends

When the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on February 9, running back Kareem Hunt will playing in the big game for the first time in his career.

The Chiefs drafted Hunt in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. It was a great pick, as Hunt lead the league in rushing as a rookie with 1,327 yards, earning him a Pro Bowl nod.

The future appeared bright for Hunt in Kansas City, but it came to an abrupt end in 2018 when he lied to the organization about pushing a woman to the ground and kicking her. Hunt was released by the Chiefs, and he spent the next five seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

While Hunt was still a member of the Browns in 2022, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes invited him to his wedding. While attending, Hunt caught up with several of his former Chiefs teammates and coaches. Fast forward to Week 2 of the 2024 season, K.C. had a big need for a RB after starter Isiah Pacheco suffered a significant ankle injury.

The Chiefs signed Hunt just days after, and he immediately became their workhorse back. Now, Hunt will share the field with Mahomes during the Super Bowl after missing out on so many when he was released. While speaking to the media on Thursday, Mahomes talked about the person Hunt has matured into being, and their friendship off the field.