Patrick Mahomes vs Josh Allen: Who was ranked higher during high school recruitment process

Modified Jan 23, 2025 20:11 GMT

Oct 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) shakes hands with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images - Source: Imagn

The 2024 AFC championship game will feature two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs will take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Mahomes is already considered one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game and is a three-time Super Bowl champion. Allen, on the other hand, is yet to win the championship but is on course to win his first MVP award this season after leading the Bills to a 13-4 record and producing a fantastic season.

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However, what makes these players so remarkable is that both these athletes weren't highly recruited during their time in high school. Despite their slow beginning, both players have established themselves as the best players.

Let's take a look at both players' high school rankings.

Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen: A look at their high school career

Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes played high school football at the Whitehouse High School in Texas. According to MaxPreps, Mahomes had a terrific finish to his high school career, racking up 8,458 yards, 96 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in his final two seasons.

He was ranked No. 499 overall and was the 33rd-best quarterback in the Class of 2014, per On3. He was also the 58th-best overall recruit from Texas and received offers from nine colleges.

He signed for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and played there for three seasons. He finished his college career with 11,252 yards, 93 touchdowns and 29 interceptions. He had a 13-16 record as a starter.

The Chiefs selected Mahomes with the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft, and he has already won three Super Bowls and three Super Bowl MVPs.

Josh Allen

Josh Allen played for Firebaugh High School (Firebaugh, California) for three seasons. He recorded 5,269 yards, 59 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in his high school career, per MaxPreps.

Allen was ranked No. 1,746 overall and was the 116th-best quarterback in the Class of 2014, per On3. He was also ranked as the 168th-best overall recruit from California.

Allen received only one offer from Wyoming and enrolled to the program on Dec. 21, 2014. He played for the Cowboys for three seasons and recorded 5,066 yards, 44 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.

The Bills selected him seventh overall in the 2018 NFL draft, and he has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times.