Mahomes was recently spotted in public with a new hairstyle. His signature mohawk is gone, and he now has short, curly hair. This is the most drastic change to his hair since he was drafted by the Chiefs in 2017. He has always had the signature mohawk throughout his career.

Whether or not the new look is simply a result of growing weary of the mohawk or is part of a grander plan of a new era for Mahomes, the Chiefs’ shot-caller appears to be shedding his old skin and transforming into a new year. Stay tuned to see if Mahomes changes his mind and regrows his iconic hair or rocks his fresh look into the new season.