Xavier Worthy

Xavier Worthy of the University of Texas has quickly made a name for himself with his standout speed and playmaking prowess. At 6 feet 1 inch and 172 pounds, Worthy distinguished himself early, notching 62 receptions for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns in his freshman year. He capped off his college career with over 1,000 yards and 5 touchdowns in his junior year, securing a 30% career dominator rating-the second highest in his class-and the youngest breakout age at 18. His abilities have drawn comparisons to DeSean Jackson, both from Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid and draft analyst Thor, underscoring his potential impact. Set to join the Chiefs, Worthy is expected to compete for a significant role, particularly with the possibility of an expanded opportunity if teammate Rashee Rice faces a suspension.

The Kansas City Chiefs have selected Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

After moving up to the 28th selection, the Chiefs address the WR position. Adding Worthy's speed and route-running ability to this Mahomes-lead offense is very exciting. Fantasy-wise, it's hard to imagine a better landing spot for Worthy. He'll be competing with Marquise Brown, Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce for targets.