Welcome to the NFL, Xavier Worthy.

The Chiefs’ rookie wideout demonstrated his game-winning speed on Thursday night in Kansas City’s first offensive game of the 2024 season against the Baltimore Ravens.

With the first touch of the ball of his professional career, Worthy ran 21 yards to home base with a reverse flip from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and scored the tying touchdown.

According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Worthy reached a top speed of 18.45 mph on his touchdown run.

The rookie’s breathtaking sprint into the end zone even seemed to impress Miami Dolphins star wideout Tyreek Hill:

What was Xavier Worthy’s 40s like?

Worthy broke the NFL Combine record for the fastest 40-yard dash in March, running it in 4.21 seconds, eclipsing the previous mark of 4.22 seconds set by wideout John Ross in 2017.

When was Xavier Worthy drafted?

The Chiefs moved up to the Buffalo Bills’ No. 28 pick in the first round of the 2024 draft for Worthy. The Chiefs also received a fourth-round pick (No. 143) and a seventh-round pick (No. 248) as part of the deal, while sending the No. 32 selection, a third-round pick (No. 95) and a seventh-round pick (No. 221) to Buffalo.

Where did Xavier Worthy play in college?

Worthy played three seasons with the Texas Longhorns, recording 197 catches for 2,755 yards and 26 touchdowns in 39 games. Last season, he set career highs in catches (75) and receiving yards (1,014).

Worthy was also a dangerous punt returner for the Longhorns, averaging 14.1 yards in his 40 career returns.

How tall is Xavier Worthy?

Worthy is 1.80 m tall and weighs 75 kg.

Where does Xavier Worthy come from?

He is from Fresno, California.