Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Donate $5M to Texas Tech's Football Center Project

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes have made a $5 million donation to Texas Tech as part of the school's South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project.

The university announced the donation on Thursday, along with noting that the soon-to-be-completed walkthrough area in the Womble Football Center will be named after the former Red Raiders quarterback.

"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," athletic director Kirby Hocutt said in the announcement. "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."

Texas Tech originally announced the South End Zone and Dustin R. Womble Football Center project in July 2022. Funds for the $242 million project are coming primarily through private fundraising and traditional athletic department revenue streams.

The project is highlighted by two new structures: a building near the south end zone that feeds into Jones AT&T Stadium and is connected to the Dustin R. Womble Football Center.

Mahomes is arguably the best NFL player ever who played college football at Texas Tech. He is one of seven alums who has been named to the All-Pro first team at least once.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas (seven) is the only Texas Tech player with more Pro Bowl selections than Mahomes (six). His three Super Bowl titles with the Kansas City Chiefs are the most of any Red Raiders player.

Mahomes played three seasons at Texas Tech from 2014 to '16. He ranks third in school history in passing yards (11,252) and passing touchdowns (93). His 22 rushing touchdowns are the second-most by a Texas Tech quarterback (Zebbie Lethridge: 27).

Texas Tech inducted Mahomes into its Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor in 2022.

The project is expected to be completed in time for the start of the 2024 season. Texas Tech will play its first home game against Abilene Christian on Aug. 31.