Xavier Worthy

2024 - 4 - 26

Kansas City Chiefs Make Bold Move in NFL Draft with Texas WR Xavier Worthy

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Find out why the Chiefs traded up to select Xavier Worthy in the NFL Draft and how he's poised to make a big impact.

The Kansas City Chiefs made a bold move in the NFL Draft by trading up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick. This dynamic offensive weapon is set to bring speed, smarts, and special teams versatility to the Chiefs' lineup. Worthy, already earning comparisons to his NFL idol, is seen as a player who can make an immediate impact for the Chiefs. The excitement around Worthy's selection lies in his potential to add a new dimension to the Chiefs' offense, making him a valuable asset for the team.

Xavier Worthy's selection by the Chiefs came after a strategic trade-up with the Buffalo Bills, showing the team's eagerness to secure him. With the fastest 40 time in NFL Scouting Combine history, Worthy's speed and athleticism caught the eye of the Chiefs' coaching staff, emphasizing the importance of speed in the modern NFL game. This move gives the Chiefs flexibility for the next half-decade, setting them up for success both now and in the future.

The Chiefs' decision to target Worthy in the draft highlights their commitment to building a strong and dynamic team around star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Worthy's addition to the Chiefs' receiver room signals a new era of speed and talent, aligning with the team's aggressive and exciting playing style. With Worthy already envisioning himself with Mahomes on the field, Chiefs fans can look forward to a thrilling season ahead.

In a post-draft interview, Brett Veach, the Chiefs' general manager, emphasized the importance of speed in today's NFL, pointing to Worthy's exceptional performance at the Combine. This further underscores the significance of Worthy's selection for the Chiefs and sets high expectations for his impact on the team. As Worthy prepares to showcase his skills alongside Mahomes and the Chiefs, the NFL world eagerly awaits the debut of this promising young talent.

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Chiefs trade up to take Texas WR Xavier Worthy in NFL Draft (fox2now.com)

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up for a dynamic offensive weapon.

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Chiefs trade up with Bills to select WR Xavier Worthy at No. 28 in ... (Spectrum News)

(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, giving Patrick ...

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Why the Chiefs targeted Xavier Worthy in NFL Draft, and why he's ... (Kansas City Star)

Why the Kansas City Chiefs selected Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 32 overall pick of the first round in the NFL Draft.

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Échange : les Chiefs montent en 28 pour Xavier Worthy (WR) (Touchdown Actu)

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Chiefs excited to see what Xavier Worthy can do with Patrick ... (The Athletic)

The Chiefs traded up four spots for Worthy, the fastest man in the draft, whom they envision as a dynamic player in their offense.

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Chiefs Move Up Landing Texas WR Xavier Worthy (Chiefs Digest)

— The remodeling of the Kansas City receiver room continued in Thursday night's first round of the 2024 NFL Draft as the Chiefs moved up four spots to No. 28 in ...

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Xavier Worthy already earning comparisons to his 'idol' from Kansas ... (A to Z Sports)

The newest wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs is already being compared to his NFL idol by Andy Reid.

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Andy Reid explains the role Xavier Worthy will play for Mahomes ... (MARCA.com)

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Xavier Worthy's First Thoughts on Being Drafted By Chiefs (Chiefs Digest)

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Brett Veach on Xavier Worthy: It's a speed game (Yahoo Sports)

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy ran the fastest 40 in NFL Scouting Combine history earlier this year and that caught the eye of the Chiefs.

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Xavier Worthy Pick Gives Chiefs Flexibility for Next Half-Decade (Sports Illustrated)

With the speed, smarts and special teams versatility Xavier Worthy brings to the table, the KC Chiefs' 2024 NFL Draft pick helps now and later in a big way.

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Field Yates Says Chiefs Picking Xavier Worthy Was Best Trade of ... (Bleacher Report)

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Five Things to Know About Chiefs First-Round Pick WR Xavier Worthy (KCChiefs.com)

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Xavier Worthy: Everybody's dream is to play with Patrick Mahomes (NBC Sports - NFL)

The Chiefs traded up to get their guy in speedy receiver Xavier Worthy.

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2024 NFL Draft: Why Xavier Worthy profiles as more than just deep ... (CBS sports.com)

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up into Round 1 to add Xavier Worthy, the fastest player to ever run in the NFL combine.

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Chiefs trade up with Bills to select WR Xavier Worthy at No. 28 in ... (Spectrum News)

(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, giving Patrick ...

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Speed Demon Secured: Chiefs Pick WR Xavier Worthy In Round 1 (Full Press Coverage)

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All About Xavier Worthy's Mom, Nicky Jones (Yahoo Canada Shine On)

The Texas Longhorns wide receiver had his mom by his side as he was picked by the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL Draft.

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How Taylor Swift Is Showing Support for Travis Kelce's New ... (E! Online)

Taylor Swift is helping to welcome Xavier Worthy into her boyfriend Travis Kelce's NFL team Kansas City Chiefs, who selected him as their first round draft ...

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Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs Teammates React to KC Drafting WR ... (Chiefs Digest)

When the Kansas City Chiefs traded up to draft Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, other Chiefs, and Taylor Swift took to ...

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Texas Longhorns WR Xavier Worthy Called His Shot With Patrick ... (Sports Illustrated)

Despite many mock drafts having three Texas Longhorns taken in the first round of the NFL draft, it was just Byron Murphy II and wide receiver Xavier Worthy ...

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Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy gifted his high school coach a 98-inch ... (Chiefs Wire)

Texas star Xavier Worthy's dream came true Thursday night when he was selected 28th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL draft. “I'm coming with a ...

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Tyreek Hill 2.0? Longhorns' Xavier Worthy Reveals Goals With ... (Sports Illustrated)

In terms of fit, it's hard to imagine a better one for Texas receiver Xavier Worthy than the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Fans react to Chiefs first round pick of WR Xavier Worthy (fox4kc.com)

Xavier Worthy is the most recent addition to Chiefs Kingdom when he was drafted by the Super Bowl Champions on Thursday.

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Chiefs Draft Grades: KC Earns Rave Review for Frugal First-Round ... (Chiefs Digest)

In order to select Texas WR Xavier Worthy, the Kansas City Chiefs made "the best trade-up of the night," according to Pro Football Focus.

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All About Xavier Worthy's Mom, Nicky Jones (PEOPLE.com)

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