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  We’re to the point now where these kids are growing up  and they’re fans of Mahomes and Jones and Kelce,” Veach says. “So when they get here, they’re immediately in awe. I mean, it’s crazy the reaction that we get when we draft an offensive player and the first thing that is said is, I’m so excited to play  with Patrick Mahomes. So you get that immediate, I gotta be on my A-game here because I’m playing with Pat Mahomes. I’m playing with Andy Reid. And on the defensive side, like you mentioned, you’re playing with Chris Jones. “It only heightens and elevates the talent that you’re getting. And again, if you’re putting so much emphasis on character and work ethic, and these guys are already programmed to work, then you just throw in the ultimate multiplier, Andy Reid and Pat Mahomes, now you get where these guys can even take their already-great football character to another level.

  Midway High School (Waco, Texas): 2015-2018 Apr 12, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Tanner Mordecai (15) scrambles to pass during the spring football game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports Mordecai spent three seasons as the starting quarterback for his high school in Waco, Texas. Starting his sophomore season through his senior year, the 6-foot-2 athlete put up some impressive numbers both through the air and on the ground over 35 games. Passing Yards: 5995 Passing TDs: 63 Completion Percentage: 59.5 Rushing Yards: 1861 Rushing TDs: 31 His spectacular high school career ended up landing him a scholarship from Oklahoma.