SUMMARY
- Xavier Worthy broke the record for the 40-yard dash in the NFL Combine.
- Many players, including Patrick Mahomes, congratulate Xavier Worthy for his stunning performances in the NFL combine.
Xavier Worthy, only a month ago, almost no one knew about the young wide receiver at the University of Texas. Due to Worthy’s splendid performance in the NFL scouting combine, he became quite a popular figure in the nation within a few hours and received accolades from some high-profile personalities.
Worthy was born on April 27, 2003, in Fresno, California, and began playing football for Central East High School in the town. The youngster then moved to the University of Texas and continued his football journey with the Texas Longhorns.
The wide receiver was first committed to playing for the University of Michigan but suddenly changed his mind and joined Texas. His tremendous performance made him one of the top targets for the league’s franchises.
Patrick Mahomes congratulates Xavier Worthy after a stunning performance in the NFL combine
Xavier Worthy proved his worth before the 2024 NFL draft next month. The wide receiver broke John Ross’ former Bengals wide receiver record by taking just 4.21 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Upon such a mind-blowing performance, Worthy said, “I definitely knew I had a chance. I didn’t know it was gonna happen in reality. I came in knowing I was gonna run nothing slower than 4.25.”
Worthy said he was confident about breaking the record as he ran in 4.25 seconds for the first time. The 20-year-old also informed USA Today Sports that he got congratulations from some of the big names in the nation, such as Ray Lewis and DeSean Jackson, including Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes’ message was no less than a dream come true for the young man. Moreover, he has shared his excitement about playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reached out to Texas WR Xavier Worthy after he broke the 40-yard dash record at the combine, Worthy told @TheTylerDragon
Worthy also said “In a perfect world,” he would want to get drafted to the Chiefs 👀
“In a perfect world, I definitely would want… https://t.co/hd1F4VJzES pic.twitter.com/YJq66IWaEK
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 10, 2024
Worthy stated, “In a perfect world, I definitely would want to go to the Chiefs. Just the way Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs improvise and use you. They had Tyreek Hill. The way they used him, I feel like that would be a perfect fit for me.”
The wide receiver was also compared with the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. When Worthy was asked about competing with the 37-year-old, he replied, “No, his 40 was in shoes and sweats. There’s no comparison. I’m not even going to disrespect him.” Therefore, even before joining the NFL, Worthy had already started being compared with renowned sports personalities.
Xavier Worthy’s college stats
From 2021 to 2023, Xavier Worthy appeared in 39 games with the Texas Longhorns. Worthy made 197 receives, covered 2,755 yards, and scored 26 touchdowns. The 20-year-old was selected for the All-American Bowl in 2021.
Worthy was also rewarded with the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year award. He appeared on the First-team All-Big 12 twice and the Second-team All-Big 12 once.
