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Xavier Worthy takes his first NFL touch for a 21-yard TD
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Xavier Worthy takes his first NFL touch for a 21-yard TD

It didn’t take long for Chiefs rookie receiver Xavier Worthy to make an impression.

The man who ran the fastest 40-yard dash ever at a scouting combine made a run of about 21 yards for a touchdown, tying the score between Baltimore and Kansas City at 7-7.

It was the first step in Worthy’s professional career.

The Chiefs moved up and selected Worthy at No. 28 overall in the draft after he ran a 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds.

Sophomore receiver Rashee Rice also had an impact on the possession, catching Patrick Mahomes’ first pass of the season for an 11-yard gain. He then caught one for 16 yards on third-ad-6, with a horse-collar tackle foul adding 15 yards.

Mahomes started the game 2-of-2 for 27 yards.

While the Chiefs were investigating whether defensive end Malik Herring and cornerback Trent McDuffie suffered concussions after the two players collided following a tackle, both were cleared.