CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) football team is getting new uniforms. No pads or helmets are required - just nice clothes.

Charlotte City Councilman and former Johnson C. Smith University student came up with this idea, and he believes it will make an impact.

“We got together to say hey,” Malcolm Graham said. “What can we do to support the football team in terms of getting them gear to look well when they travel - when they walk across campus - making sure they have the basic necessities in terms of how to present themselves from a fashion perspective.”

Graham believes this will help level the playing field.

“Some players come needing more than others,” Graham said. “And here’s an opportunity to fill the gap where those gaps exist.”

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