Patrick Mahomes is sticking up for Harrison Butker … praising the kicker as a particular person of excellent character pursuing his controversial commencement speech ahead of this month.

Butker is at the center of a ton of criticism just right after speaking at Benedictine College’s graduation ceremony … in which he shared his sights that many regarded as sexist, anti-gay and politically divisive.

The Kansas City celebrity addressed the Butker backlash with reporters at Chiefs workout on Wednesday … and while he talked about the two could effectively not see eye-to-eye on each and every and each concern, he nonetheless understands his teammate to be a superior guy.

“I know Harrison,” the 3-time Super Bowl MVP explained minutes ago. “I have identified Harrison for seven yrs. I determine him by the character that he displays just about each solitary functioning day and which is a excellent particular person.”

He further … “You can locate specified matters that he reported I will not often agree with but I recognize the person that he is. He is in search of to do no matter what he can to guide people in the excellent path. May well not be the equivalent values I have but at the precise time, I am heading to determine him by the character that he reveals each one particular functioning day and which is a great man or lady.”

Chiefs head mentor Andy Reid also spoke about the outrage … defending his participant and saying he individually thinks Butker “wasn’t speaking unwell to ladies, but he has his thoughts and we respect that.”

Reid also pointed out how he will not share the really similar tips as some of the reporters in attendance, but he even now lets them in the spot.

It really is added help from the Chiefs group — as we beforehand reported, employees heiress Gracie Hunt weighed in on Butker’s statement final week … indicating she respects his faith and all his accomplishments on and off the field.