Xavier Worthy

Chiefs traded up with the Bills to select Texas WR Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

In exchange for the No. 28 overall pick, the Chiefs gave up picks No. 32, 95, and 221. They also received back the No. 133 and No. 248 overall pick in this year’s draft. A true freshman breakout for the Tom Herman-coached Longhorns in 2021, Worthy (5’11/165) ripped the Big 12 for 62/981/12 as an 18-year-old. Transitioned to more of a pure deep role under new coach Steve Sarkisian in 2022, Worthy took a major statistical step backward as he converted just 9-of-44 deep targets for grabs. “Sark” adjusted for 2023 by returning Worthy to more all-around usage, including on manufactured short-area targets. It succeeded in sneaking Worthy just past 1,000 yards in a crowded skill corps. It also allowed Worthy to show off his YAC ability, leading this year’s receiver class with an average of 7.5 yards after the catch. Worthy cleaned up some previous drop issues with last season’s lower aDOT. A genuine burner with 4.21 timed speed, Worthy is also a genuine 165. He flat-out needs to get stronger. Even if he doesn’t, Worthy’s ability to both destroy defenses over the top and tack on yards in the middle of the field gives him a high career ceiling headed into his age-21 campaign. The draft’s fastest man now gets to show off his skills in an Andy Reid/Patrick Mahomes-led offense that could be ripe for fantasy production.