Elite Athletes Show Team Spirit with Extravagant Holiday Gifts

Many elite athletes understand the importance of teamwork and consistently go above and beyond to acknowledge their fellow players during holidays.Patrick Mahomes, the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, consistently demonstrates his appreciation for his teammates on the offensive side of the ball.“I secured a present for the offensive line that they received today. I got them some golf clubs, some high-end luggage for travel and a few other items they might appreciate,” Mahomes revealed during a December 2022 appearance on Audacy’s “The Drive” radio show. “I aimed to get a little something for everyone. The offensive linemen have expressed a desire to golf, so I got them all custom-fitted golf clubs, hoping they can improve their game and enjoy a few rounds with me.”Mahomes, an avid golfer himself, elevated the gesture the following year. For the 2023 holidays, Mahomes presented the entire offensive line with personalized golf carts.Celebrities Who Are Great at Gift-Giving: Photos“I was attempting to exit the parking lot and everyone was just zipping around [in the carts],” teammate Travis Kelce revealed during a December 2023 episode of his “New Heights” podcast. “Those things are street legal, so they were traveling around 35 miles per hour.”Keep scrolling for more superstar athletes’ most extravagant and impressive gifts for their teammates:

Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes gifted his fellow offensive players custom golf carts in December 2023.“I had that golf cart, the Club Car, at home and I thought, ‘Man, this is nice,’” he said in a Chiefs press conference. “I was brainstorming gift ideas and I wanted to change it up from what I’ve done in previous years. I figured I’d get them something I genuinely enjoy. They seemed to appreciate it and were driving them around Arrowhead [Stadium]. ”He added: “They do a lot for me, so I’m going to take care of them as well.”In December 2024, Mahomes surprised his offensive line teammates with a red Yeti cooler filled with a variety of luxurious items, including a silver Rolex watch and Normatec Elite compression boots.Despite suffering an injury during the 2025 season, Mahomes still splurged on a generous selection of gifts for his Chiefs offensive line. Video shared by the Chiefs in December 2025 showed that Mahomes purchased an Aventon electric bike (with a retail price between $1,799 and $1,999), a pair of Beats Studio Pro headphones ($349), a Hublot watch (ranging in price from $12,000 to $25,000), a hardshell Rimowa suitcase ($1,500), white sunglasses and a Full Swing golf simulator kit (starting at $11,000) for each of his linemen.“Christmas came early for the o-line! Big thanks to QB1 for the presents,” the Chiefs announced via Instagram on December 19, 2025.

Shohei Ohtani

Prior to the Japanese pitcher joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, Dodgers player Joe Kelly’s wife, Ashley, actively campaigned for Ohtani to sign with the team through her #Ohtake17 social media campaign. Following Ohtani’s official signing with the Dodgers, he gifted Ashley a new car.“It’s yours. From Shohei. He wanted to gift you a Porsche,” a delivery driver told a surprised Ashley in a December 2023 Instagram video.Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes Bring Their Bromance to Kelce Jam

Aaron Rodgers

While Rodgers played for the Green Bay Packers, he celebrated his teammates during Christmas 2017 by giving them ATVs.“So you could call this the best Christmas gift ever. Thank you @AaronRodgers12 for this amazing @PolarisORV! These things are incredible,” Packers star Bryan Bulaga tweeted the following May.The ATVs were designed in green and yellow to match the Packers’ colors.In 2025, Rodgers surprised his Steelers offensive line with Can-Am Maverick X3 off-road vehicles, which range in price from $19,999 to $29,000, according to Pennsylvania powersports dealership Mosites Motorsports.“Christmas gifts for the big guys done right. 🌲 🎁Can-Am Maverick X3-X turbo’s for the boys,” Rodgers wrote via Instagram on December 27, 2025.The Steelers QB got into the giving spirit by presenting the off-road vehicles while wearing a “The Dude Abides” holiday sweater from The Big Lebowski.

Derrick Henry

The running back presented the Tennessee Titans o-line with custom gold chains in December 2021. The braided chains featured a round “2K” medallion and a crown at the center. Each athlete’s name, jersey number and key stats were engraved on the back of the pendants.

Christian McCaffrey

McCaffrey gifted every member of the San Francisco 49ers offensive squad a fitted set of golf clubs and a bottle of tequila for the 2023 holiday season.“Any time you’re selecting gifts, it’s always challenging. You have to be creative, you have to do something that appeals to everyone,” he said during a postgame press conference that December. “And I figured if they don’t play golf, they might at some point in their lives, so it’s better to be prepared than not. It’s nice to have a set of clubs in your garage.”Iris Apatow Cheers on the L.A. Rams, More Celebrity Football Fans

Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, known for his fashion sense, shared his trendy styles with his teammates. For Christmas 2022, Hurts gave the offensive linemen Louis Vuitton duffle bags.“Yeah, I’m not a big designer guy, [but] when we received those for Christmas, I was like, ‘That’s not bad… This is really nice,’” offensive tackle Jordan Mailata said during a November 2023 episode of the “New Heights” podcast.The following year, center Jason Kelce noted on “New Heights” that Hurts distributed white luxury watches to their teammates.

Russell Wilson

Before Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos, he consistently celebrated his Seattle Seahawks peers. In December 2019, Wilson gave the entire o-line $12,000 in Amazon stock. (Amazon is headquartered in Seattle.)“You sacrifice your physical and mental well-being to protect me, which in turn allows me to provide care for my family,” he wrote in a letter at the time. “Now it is my turn to return the favor.”

Brock Purdy

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback gave out white Toyota trucks to the offensive line in December 2024.“Alright, so we got five Sequoias, five Tundras,” he said in a social media video. “You guys can check ‘em out, but these are yours, so Merry Christmas. Appreciate you guys. Thanks for all you do.”

Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals QB chose a unique gifting option in 2025 by handing out authentic dinosaur, bear and mammoth fossils during a Christmas gathering at his home. ESPN reported that the Bengals’ offensive linemen were able to select which fossil they wanted by using seniority to determine the order.“I think it speaks to his intelligence and interests and his desire to do something unique,” Bengals center Ted Karras later told ESPN. “I thought it was really special.”