Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Reveal Team Mahomes Athletes and Visit New Texas Tech Areas That Will Be Named After Him

Mar. 15, 2025

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes at Texas Tech University on Aug. 23, 2024.Photo:Texas Tech Athletics

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Patrick Mahomesis making an impact on his alma mater.

Patrick shared anInstagramvideo showing moments from their visit, which included touring the facilities and meeting the student-athletes who are part of the inaugural Team Mahomes NIL class.

The couple donated $5 milliontoward the $242 million South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project. The walkthrough area of the facility will be named after him, along with the university’s quarterback meeting room and the offensive coordinator’s office.

During his visit, he also announced the signing of six student-athletes to NIL deals with Adidas for Patrick’s initiative aptly called Team Mahomes.

Adidas and Texas Tech previously announced in July the partnership, making the athletic brand the official uniforms, footwear, apparel and accessory partner for the university.

Patrick Mahomes poses in front of the quarterback meeting room named after him.Texas Tech Athletics

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Patrick began fundraising for the center when he was a freshman at Texas Tech, so coming back with his donation was a special full-circle moment for the quarterback. The fundraiser for the athletic department has since exceeded its goal of $100 million to $115 million.

Patrick Mahomes on the field at Texas Tech.Texas Tech Athletics

Patrick Mahomes poses with the Team Mahomes student-athletes.Texas Tech Athletics

To round out his visit, Patrick surprised the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team and presented them with new uniforms for their upcoming season.

Head coach Joey McGuire said that “There isn’t a greater ambassador for Texas Tech Athletics than Patrick Mahomes,” as perTexas Tech’s website.

“He is arguably the best brand in sports, not only for his success on the field but for what he and his family do off it.”

Patrick and Brittany’s visit to Texas Tech comes two weeks before the Chief’s first regular season game on Sept. 5 against the Baltimore Ravens.

source: people.com