Texas Tech announces Patrick Mahomes II donates $5 million to finish historic facilities upgrade 

Patrick Mahomes is giving back to the program that helped turn him into the football player he is today. Mahomes and his wife Brittany have donated $5 million to Texas Tech University to help with upgrades to Jones AT&T Stadium.

Per a release, the $5 million will go towards the $242 million South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project.

The $5 million that Patrick Mahomes and his wife are donating marks the final gift for the historic Campaign for Fearless Champions.

Texas Tech plans to name its walkthrough area at the Womble Football Center after Mahomes thanks to his donation. Texas Tech’s quarterback room and the offensive coordinator’s office in the New South End Zone building will also be named after Mahomes, per a release.

“When we first launched this campaign, Patrick was only a freshman and now it is fitting that we approach the end of the campaign with a gift of his own,” Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt said in a statement. “We couldn’t be prouder to announce this gift from Patrick and Brittany Mahomes. We are so proud of Patrick for all he has accomplished and how he has continually supported Texas Tech on a global scale.”

Patrick Mahomes spent three years at Texas Tech before being drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

He is widely regarded to be the top quarterback in the NFL as he has already won three Super Bowls and three Super Bowl MVP awards. The 28-year-old has also been named NFL MVP twice. Some believe that he is on his way to challenging Tom Brady as the greatest quarterback of all-time.

In addition to helping out Texas Tech with a $5 million donation, Mahomes has also given back to his former school in other ways.

Each of the past three years during the Chiefs’ bye week he has attended Texas Tech’s game to support his alma mater. He also regularly attends Red Raiders games in other sports during the offseason.

“There isn’t a greater ambassador for Texas Tech Athletics than Patrick Mahomes,” Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire said in a statement. “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. Since my hiring here at Texas Tech, it’s been evident to me just how much Patrick truly loves this university and football program, and this gift further emphasizes that.

“On behalf of our entire program, we can’t thank Patrick and Brittany enough for the impact they are making on our student-athletes and the future of Texas Tech Football.”