Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield makes gamechanging contribution to Florida high school

By Aman Sharma

Modified Sep 18, 2024 19:14 GMT

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has made headlines for his on-field performances and charitable contributions to the community. Recently, he and his wife, through the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation, stepped up to assist a local Florida high school in a big way.

The Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation donated $17,900 to the Space Coast High School's football team in Cocoa, Florida. It will allow the school to buy the team's necessary equipment. The foundation announced why it made such a big donation.

“After receiving word that a local Florida high school may have to turn kids away from their fall football program due to a lack of equipment, the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation donated $17,900 for new shoulder pads and helmets.”

The foundation expressed its strong belief in the importance of youth sports. A statement on its website highlighted how football instills certain key values.

“This donation will fund brand-new helmets and pads, providing crucial equipment for the team. Youth sports, like football, play an essential role in teaching kids values such as resilience, strength, and the pursuit of success—core beliefs upheld by the B&E Mayfield Foundation," the staement read.

Baker Mayfield’s bump with Winfield highlights their strong bond

Baker Mayfield recently shared a humorous story from June, where he and teammate Antoine Winfield Jr. had a minor collision in the parking lot. While exiting, their cars lightly bumped into each other. Baker recounted the incident with a laugh, saying:

“Apparently, I don’t know how to pull out of a parking lot because in June, I clipped his car just to pay him back for it.”

“But he’s an unbelievable guy. He’s like, ‘Bro, no problem,’ with a smile on his face. … He’s an unbelievable guy and such a great football player, and just an unbelievable leader. Another guy we’re lucky to have.”

Both players had a productive 2023 season through which they were named to the Pro Bowl Honor List. Mayfield, who concluded a one-year agreement, accomplished 64.3% of his throws, 4,044 yards and 28 touchdowns, having only 10 interceptions.

Defensively, Mayfield produced 122 tackles, the second most on the team. Winfield led Buccaneers with three interceptions. Tamping up his season, Tampa Bay handed Mayfield a three-year, $100 million pay.