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How Fast Is Xavier Worthy? Meet the Chiefs’ Rookie Speedster – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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How Fast Is Xavier Worthy? Meet the Chiefs’ Rookie Speedster – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Welcome to the NFL, Xavier Worthy.

The Chiefs rookie wideout showed off his speed during Kansas City’s first offensive offensive line of the 2024 season on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens.

On the first turnover of his pro career, Worthy made a reverse flip off quarterback Patrick Mahomes, 21 yards to the house, for the tying touchdown.

According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Worthy reached a top speed of 18.45 miles per hour during his touchdown run.

The rookie’s stunning sprint to the end zone even seemed to impress Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill:

What was Xavier Worthy’s 40s time?

Worthy broke the NFL combine record for the fastest 40-yard dash in March, running it in 4.21 seconds, breaking the previous record of 4.22 seconds set by wideout John Ross in 2017.

When was Xavier Worthy called up?

The Chiefs traded up to the Buffalo Bills’ No. 28 selection in the first round of the 2024 draft for Worthy. The Chiefs also received a fourth-round pick (No. 143) and a seventh-round pick (No. 248) in the deal, while sending the No. 32 selection, a third-round pick (No. 95) and a seventh-round pick (No. 221) to Buffalo.

Where did Xavier Worthy play in college?

Worthy played three seasons with the Texas Longhorns, collecting 197 receptions for 2,755 yards and 26 touchdowns in 39 career games. Last season, he set career highs in receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,014).

Worthy was also a dangerous punt returner for the Longhorns, averaging 14.1 yards on 40 career returns.

How tall is Xavier Worthy?

Worthy is 1.80 meters tall and weighs 75 kilos.

Where is Xavier Worthy from?

He is originally from Fresno, California.