The reigning Super Bowl champions have just upped their ante, adding another layer of threat to their arsenal.
Fresh off their second consecutive Super Bowl victory, the Kansas City Chiefs wasted no time addressing a significant gap in their roster during the first round of the NFL Draft.
Despite their recent success, the Chiefs faced challenges in their passing game, lacking a dominant receiver surpassing the 1,000-yard mark. While Travis Kelce came close with 984 yards, the team struggled to establish consistent targets beyond him.
Enter sophomore standout Rashee Rice, who emerged as a promising talent late in the season, offering a glimmer of hope in the receiving corps.
Now, the Chiefs boast the speediest player in the NFL, courtesy of their draft pick, Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy.
Worthy’s lightning-fast 4.21 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine sets a new standard for speed in the league.
How did Kansas City’s star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, respond? With a succinct pair of emojis, of course.
In his final season at Texas, Worthy delivered career-best numbers, tallying 75 receptions for 1,014 yards. Throughout his college tenure, he amassed an impressive 197 catches for 2,755 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Mahomes, known for his penchant for speed, was undoubtedly impressed by Worthy’s record-breaking performance.
While Worthy’s slight build and occasional drop issues raise concerns, his game-changing speed offers a compelling upside for the Chiefs’ offense.
Despite his individual accomplishments, Worthy’s collegiate journey culminated in a bitter defeat in the Sugar Bowl against Washington, following a Big 12 championship win. Nevertheless, his accolades, including consecutive selections to the Big 12 first team, underscore his impact on the field.
