Xavier
Worthy

The NFL knew immediately in 2024 that the Chiefs had another explosive component. Worthy scored on the ground and through the air in Week 1 against Baltimore. Notice was served. "We put a lot on his plate, and he just wants more," quarterback Patrick Mahomes II said as the rookie continued to evolve.

The NFL knew immediately in 2024 that the Chiefs had another explosive component. Worthy scored on the ground and through the air in Week 1 against Baltimore. Versatile, he put a lot of his plate, and he just wants more. "Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is I said as the rookie continued to evolve.

A big-play threat thanks to his world-class speed, Xavier is just starting to spread his wings with the Chiefs, who are finding increasingly clever ways to get him the ball. Worthy came on strong at the end of 2024 and turned in a huge performance in Super Bowl LIX against the Eagles, catching eight balls for 157 yards and scoring two touchdowns.

Talk about a fast start. Worthy touched the ball three times on offense in his NFL debut and scored a pair of touchdowns in a 27-20 win over the Ravens in Week 1 of 2024. The blazing-fast rookie wideout scored on a 21-yard run in the first quarter and then again on a 35-yard reception in the fourth.

Talk about a fast start. Worthy touched the ball three times on offense in his NFL debut and scored a pair of touchdowns in a 27-20 wipeout of the Ravens in Week 1 of 2024. The blazing-fast rookie ran for a 21-yard run in the first quarter and then again on a 35-yard reception in the fourth.

Elite playmakers need to touch the ball as often as possible. This simple truth guided the Chiefs to get the rock in Worthy's hands by any means necessary in 2024. The wideout was also deployed as a ball-carrier, leading his fellow rookie pass-catchers in totes (20), yards (104) and TDs (three).

The first impression — shoot, every impression — the Chiefs had of Worthy proved correct. He was as fast as advertised. Also, the University of Texas product quickly picked up his place in the X's and O's. "He's a sharp kid," coach Andy Reid said of the plug-and-play downfield target.

Kansas City tapped into Xavier's versatility and 4.2 speed by deploying him all over the field. He ended his rookie year on a high note in 2024 by winning the postseason Triple Crown with 19 catches, 287 receiving yards and three touchdown grabs. Worthy had 201 yards after the catch in the playoffs.

Worthy looked NFL-ready from the jump during his rookie season of 2024, making viral plays from his first game. That earned him plenty of admirers — including a Chiefs legend. "He's a mature kid. … I think he's going to set himself up for a great career," said four-time Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles.

Worthy\'s most obvious attribute is his blazing speed. As his rookie season of 2024 went on, it became clear he can do all the little things well, too. From making the right moves at the line of scrimmage to proper spacing in zone coverage to fully running out his deep routes, he proved to be as intelligent as he is athletic.

There are plenty of passes to go around in Kansas City. In 2023, superstar QB Patrick Mahomes II completed north of 400 throws for the third straight campaign. The pro-ready Worthy will step right in and wrangle his fair share of tosses, adding even more strength to an already dangerous crew.

The fastest wideout in the 2024 NFL Draft Class, Worthy instantly added more sizzle to the offense in Kansas City. His ability to stretch the field vertically is unmatched by other rookies. Patrick Mahomes II can heave the rock as far as he can and the speedy wideout will track it down.

Worthy's most obvious attribute is his blazing speed. As his rookie season of 2024 went on, it became clear he can do all the little things well, too. From making the right moves at the line of scrimmage to proper spacing in zone coverage to fully running out his deep routes, he proved to be as intelligent as he is athletic.

Worthy blew evaluators away with his blazing speed, so it came as no surprise when he got off to a fast start in his 2024 debut. Facing Baltimore in Week 1, the rookie took his first touch 21 yards to the house. He added a second score from 35 yards out in the fourth quarter to help his Chiefs wrap up a 27-20 win.

Worthy got off to a flying start in his NFL career. But he hasn't let it go to his head. After the Chiefs brought respected vet DeAndre Hopkins on board, the rookie took advantage of the opportunity to learn from one of the best. "I try to pick his brain as much as possible without being super annoying," he said.

Worthy got off to a flying start in his NFL career. But he hasn\'t let it go to his head. After the Chiefs brought respected vet DeAndre Hopkins on board, the rookie took advantage of the opportunity to learn from one of the best. \"I try to pick his brain as much as possible without being super annoying,\" he said.