Known for their energetic offense led by Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs have added a new explosive element to their arsenal. Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, whose record-breaking speed has been the talk of the NFL since the combine, will bring a new dynamic to the team’s aerial attack. Chiefs veteran tight end Travis Kelce recently expressed excitement about the potential impact Worthy could have playing alongside Mahomes.
In discussing the Chiefs’ latest addition, Kelce highlighted Worthy’s exceptional speed. Worthy set a new record at the NFL combine by running the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds. “Xavier Worthy was the fastest guy to ever run the 40-yard dash at the combine,” Kelce said, highlighting the rookie’s unique traits.
This unprecedented speed makes Worthy a prime target for Mahomes, who is known for his ability to capitalize on opportunities from deep, quick plays. Full quote: I say this even though Xavier Worthy is the fastest man ever to run the 40-yard dash at the combine.
He’s a 4:21 athlete, which is a unique athlete. He looks like the Pats have another guy who’s very fast and can throw the ball deep and pick up the ball. Because a lot of his highlights are him catching the ball and separating the defender and the player and making that player miss. He’s not just a track and field athlete, he’s an all-around soccer player.
The Chiefs have incorporated speedy wide receivers into their game plans in the past. Previous examples include Tyreek Hill, who ran a 4.29-second 40-yard dash at the combine and became one of Mahomes’ most feared weapons, and Mecole Hardman, who ran a 4.33-second time.
Now, with Xavier Worthy’s even more incredible speed, Mahomes has a new tool that could potentially redefine how NFL defenses approach big threats. Additionally, the Chiefs also added fast receiver Marquise Brown, who ran a 4.27 second 40-yard dash, further strengthening their receiving corps.
This added speed and skill gives Mahomes a variety of options to stretch his defense even further than before.
Xavier Worthy’s path to the NFL was marked by outstanding performances during his college career at the University of Texas.
Worthy quickly established himself as a top receiver and was known not only for his speed but also for his ability to make play decisions after the catch. During his college season, he often showed off catching short passes and turning them into big scores by evading defenders or evading tackles. This ability to create plays fits perfectly with Mahomes’ style, which often involves improvising and extending plays to give receivers space.