In a surprising turn of events at the 2024 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the 28th overall pick. The move came as a shock to many, as Worthy was not considered a first-round prospect by most draft analysts.
But for the Chiefs and their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the desire to add speed and depth to their passing game outweighed any concerns about Worthy's draft stock. And with his blazing 4.21-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine, Worthy certainly fits the bill.
In college, Worthy set records and caught the attention of scouts with his impressive stats. In three seasons at Texas, he had a total of 197 catches for 2,755 yards and scored 26 touchdowns. He also averaged an impressive 14.1 yards on punt returns, including a touchdown in his final college season.
Despite some concerns about his small frame and drop issues, the Chiefs saw enough potential in Worthy to make the move up in the draft order. And with Mahomes at the helm, there's no doubt that Worthy will have every opportunity to prove himself on the field.
The Chiefs were not alone in their interest in Worthy. Other teams, including the Buffalo Bills, reportedly showed interest in selecting him before trading down and missing out on the chance to draft him.
For his part, Mahomes couldn't contain his excitement about the addition of Worthy to the team. He took to social media to share his thoughts with a simple yet eloquent message: 🏈🚀
With training camp just around the corner, Chiefs fans are eagerly anticipating what Worthy will bring to the table. And with Mahomes leading the way, there's no doubt that this dynamic duo is poised to make some serious noise in the NFL.
