History of Xavier Worthy in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: January 27, 2025

Xavier Glenn Worthy is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at the University of Texas, where he received three All-Big 12 honors. Worthy set the record for the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

2000: Roy Williams' Freshman Season at Texas

In 2000, Roy Williams set Texas freshman records with 809 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns in a season. These records were broken by Xavier Worthy in 2021.

April 27, 2003: Xavier Worthy's Birth

Xavier Glenn Worthy was born on April 27, 2003.

2021: Xavier Worthy's Breakout Freshman Year at Texas

In 2021, Worthy had a breakout freshman year at Texas, breaking several freshman school records including receiving yards in a season (981 yards) and receiving touchdowns in a season (12 touchdowns). These records were previously held by Roy Williams, who had 809 yards with 8 touchdowns in his 2000 freshman season. Worthy also broke the school freshman record for receiving yards in a game with 261 yards against rival Oklahoma.

2021: Xavier Worthy's High School Career and College Commitment

In 2021, Xavier Worthy attended Central East High School and was chosen for the All-American Bowl (which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). He initially committed to the University of Michigan but later switched to the University of Texas at Austin.

January 2, 2024: Xavier Worthy Declares for the NFL Draft

On January 2, 2024, Xavier Worthy announced he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2024 NFL draft.

2024: Xavier Worthy is Drafted into the NFL

In 2024, Xavier Worthy was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the NFL Draft.

2024: Xavier Worthy is Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs

In 2024, Xavier Worthy was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in the NFL draft, which was traded to them by the Buffalo Bills.