Morehouse and Clark Atlanta Receive State-of-the-Art Helmets Through Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grant

Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University football programs are entering the 2025 season with a major upgrade—brand-new helmets featuring the latest in protective technology—thanks to a generous grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in partnership with the Atlanta Falcons.

This initiative reflects a growing focus on athlete safety at all levels of play, providing student-athletes with cutting-edge equipment designed to reduce injury risk and elevate on-field performance.

“We are proud to support the football programs at these historical institutions through this grant,” said Chris Millman, AMB Sports and Entertainment’s Senior Vice President of Community Engagement and Sports Philanthropy. “Player health and safety is paramount for athletes at all levels of football, and the improvements in the production of football helmets have grown dramatically over the past five years. We are pleased to assist these programs in bolstering the health and safety of their student-athletes entering this season.”

Morehouse Athletics Director Harold Ellis expressed gratitude for the investment, noting how the new helmets align with the school’s commitment to student-athlete wellness.

“The new football helmets will elevate player health and safety and provide our Maroon Tigers with the highest level of protection as they compete in the 2025 football season on a team that values their well-being as students as much as their athleticism,” Ellis said. “We appreciate the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and the Atlanta Falcons for their generous gift and for forging a partnership of purpose with Morehouse.”

Clark Atlanta University head coach Teddy Keaton echoed the sentiment, calling the gift an investment in both the present and future of his athletes.

“This is more than just new equipment; it’s an investment in the future and safety of our student-athletes,” Keaton said. “We’re grateful to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and the Atlanta Falcons for recognizing the importance of protecting our young men on and off the field. These helmets represent progress, purpose, and the power of partnership.”

The new gear arrives just in time for preseason training and demonstrates a shared commitment among Atlanta’s sports and academic institutions to support student-athletes—both on the field and beyond.