Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is supplying custom uniforms and gear to 15 high school football programs across the country, and among them are two in Michigan, Detroit Cass Technical High School and Detroit Catholic Central.

The initiative, launched in cooperation with Adidas and featuring Mahomes’ personal “Gladiator” logo, aims to honor and support high school football programs, according to On3.com.

Here’s the list of schools getting gear from Mahomes:

Whitehouse High School (Whitehouse, Texas)

Northwestern Senior High (Miami, Florida)

Broken Arrow High (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma)

Grayson High (Loganville, Georgia)

Cass Technical (Detroit, Michigan)

Detroit Catholic Central (Livonia, Michigan)

Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida)

Inglewood High (Inglewood, California)

Orange Lutheran (Orange, California)

Longview High (Longview, Texas)

Southlake Carroll (Southlake, Texas)

Servite High (Anaheim, California)

Central Senior High (Miami, Florida)

Liberty North High (Liberty, Missouri)

Lincoln High School (San Diego, California)

What Michigan Schools Will Get

Both Cass Tech and Catholic Central will receive custom uniforms, apparel, and cleat packages bearing Mahomes’ “Gladiator” logo. The gear will include items for both players and fans, including replica jerseys, T‑shirts, sweatshirts, and more, made available through school‑specific shopping pages. This follows similar arrangements for the other 13 schools across the U.S., reports On3.com.

Detroit Cass Tech has rebounded in recent seasons to reaffirm its dominance in Michigan high school football. The Technicians captured the 2024 MHSAA Division 1 state championship, a 42‑20 victory over Hudsonville, marking the program’s first title since 2016, according to Highschoolfootballamerica.com. Catholic Central also made a strong showing, finishing with just one loss and reaching deep into the playoffs, reports On3.com.

Alex Graham, a senior on Cass Tech’s team and a USC commit, spoke recently about their state championship win about how meaningful returning the title was after an eight-year drought, stating, “it means a lot … to bring that back … it feels amazing,” according to Cbsnews.com. That kind of sentiment suggests the Mahomes “Gladiator” gear could be especially welcome, reinforcing pride and signaling external recognition of the work the school has done.

At Catholic Central, though they came up short in recent state finals, their strong performance and competitive spirit are well acknowledged in local reporting.

What Impact the Gear Might Have for Cass Technical and Detroit Catholic Central

Given the prestige of programs like Cass Tech, the gear donation could have multiple positive effects:

1. Boost in morale and school identity: New uniforms and matching gear can foster stronger team unity and pride, especially when tied to the identity of a high-profile athlete like Mahomes.
2. Recruiting and exposure: Having enhanced facilities or gear can be an advantage when competing for attention from college recruiters. Cass Tech already has produced players with Division I interest, including Alex Graham, according to On3.com.
3. Community support and visibility: Local communities rally around their high school teams. When programs are outfitted with donated gear from an NFL star, it tends to generate media attention, fan enthusiasm, and possibly more support, financial or otherwise.
4. Motivation for underclassmen: For younger players at these schools, seeing that external support can help motivate them, reinforcing that their efforts are seen and have value.

Looking Ahead

Mahomes’ initiative arrives at a time when both Cass Tech and Catholic Central are riding momentum. Sports in Detroit and Michigan more broadly have gone through cycles of ups and downs, and associations with national stars and high-profile programs help keep bright spots visible.

Local administrators may now be scheduling events or photo opportunities around the arrival of the gear. Players may hope to debut the uniforms in upcoming games, which would create media moments. It is also likely that both schools will highlight this in school communications, such as newsletters, social media, and team websites, to rally school and community pride.