Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, a Texas native and three-time Super Bowl champion, continues to show his deep connection to his home state. Over the weekend, Mahomes surprised several high school football teams with a special gift, reinforcing his role as a mentor and advocate for Texas youth athletics.
This gesture follows previous acts of generosity, including sending Adidas gear—sneakers and cleats—to the Whitehouse High School football team and making motivational visits. His nonprofit, 15 and the Mahomies, remains instrumental in uplifting student-athletes through ongoing support of youth sports and local community efforts.
From Whitehouse to Waco: How Patrick Mahomes Gave Back to the Football Community That Shaped Him
On May 10, 2025, Patrick Mahomes returned to Texas to be honored in a way that reflected both his athletic legacy and his enduring ties to his roots. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was officially inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Waco, joining an elite 2025 class that included 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III.
Patrick Mahomes about to be inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 🙌
📸: @brittanylynne on IG pic.twitter.com/kpV9jAQX7I
— Farzin Vousoughian (@Farzin21) May 10, 2025
Mahomes, a native of Tyler, made his mark at Whitehouse High School, where he threw for over 8,000 yards and tallied 90 touchdowns. His leadership guided the Wildcats to an undefeated regular season his senior year, achievements that earned him a permanent place among Texas high school football’s greats.
“Football is a tool for me to showcase who I am, but it’s not who I am. And that comes from high school football and building those friendships,” Mahomes said during his Hall of Fame induction speech, reflecting on the foundational role the sport played in his life.
Patrick Mahomes on being inducted into the Texas HSFB Hall of Fame and memories of playing at Whitehouse HS.
“Football is a tool for me to showcase who I am, but it’s not who I am. And that comes from High School Football and building those friendships.”
Courtesy: @TheKamDyer pic.twitter.com/Du6pAfbjAN
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) May 11, 2025
Adding to the night’s significance, Mahomes unveiled a new initiative in collaboration with Adidas. He announced plans to provide custom jerseys to 15 high school football programs nationwide, including his alma mater, Whitehouse High School. The project builds on his previous Mahomes x Adidas partnership with Texas Tech and continues his mission to uplift young athletes.
“Tonight I’m proud to announce that I’m partnering with Adidas to create custom jerseys, not for just college teams, but for 15 high schools across the country too. I actually brought the jersey tonight,” Mahomes said.
Patrick Mahomes just announced that he’s partnering with Adidas to provide custom jerseys to 15 high school teams across the county similar to his Mahomes x Adidas collaboration w/ Texas Tech.
Mahomes’ alma mater, @WHSTX_Football, is among them.#txhsfb @PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/FtRIkTr97a
— Dave Campbell’s Texas Football — TexasFootball.com (@dctf) May 11, 2025
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The jerseys crested with his distinct gladiator logo represent much more than a logo – they represent pride, tradition, and importance of Texas high school football. This gesture is an opportunity for Mahomes to celebrate as well as encourage the communities and beliefs which have facilitated his journey from Whitehouse to NFL greatness.
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