Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie wanted to give back so he surprised kids at this KC school
By Photos by Dominick Williams
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie didn’t have to intercept a pass or make a game-saving tackle to get a big cheer from this crowd.
Students at Gordon Parks Elementary School gathered in the school’s gymnasium Monday not quite sure what was about to happen. As the children sat in front of the stage with its curtains drawn, an excited voice blasted out over the gymnasium’s speakers, “Two time Super Bowl champion! The best cornerback in the NFL! Trent McDuffie!” McDuffie emerged from behind the curtains and the crowd went wild.
The Chiefs defensive star made the surprise appearance at the school as part of the mission of his T22 McDuffie Foundation. McDuffie was there to inspire, foster hope and give 150 kids at this school in Kansas City’s urban core something he knew would help them along, new backpacks filled with school supplies and a water bottle.
“Really for me, it’s just about giving back,” McDuffie said while talking to members of the media after the event. “The energy you saw today, how happy they were, and just the impact I can have on them—it’s really everything.”
Here are photos from McDuffie’s visit to Gordon Parks Elementary.
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie signs a Chiefs flag for students at Gordon Parks Elementary School during a meet & greet and backpack drive on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Kansas City. In addition to signing autographs, McDuffie donated the backpacks, which also included water bottles and school supplies, to 150 kids at the school through his T22 McDuffie Foundation. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Students at Gordon Parks Elementary School received free backpacks with supplies courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie, on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Kansas City. In addition to signing autographs, McDuffie donated the backpacks, which also included water bottles and school supplies, to 150 kids at the school through his T22 McDuffie Foundation. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Students at Gordon Parks Elementary School received free backpacks with supplies courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie raises his hand with the students at Gordon Parks Elementary School during a meet & greet and backpack drive on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Kansas City. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie speaks to the students at Gordon Parks Elementary School during a meet & greet and backpack drive on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Kansas City. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie signs a Chiefs flag for students at Gordon Parks Elementary School. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
A group of students stand in line to meet Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie at Gordon Parks Elementary School. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
Fifth grader Jayvon Legrone shows off his new backpack signed by KC Wolf and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie at Gordon Parks Elementary School. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
