“Coach Reid told us during OTAs Phase 1, ‘When you come back, get your hamstrings ready,’” Xavier Worthy said during an appearance on Up and Adams.
“So, we kind of knew that we were going to be going a little deep during practice. We kind of got our bodies and our minds ready for what we’re going to be doing.”
That message fits the buzz around Worthy, who was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by Kansas City after setting a record 4.21-second 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine.
Although the Chiefs have remained dominant, even winning three Super Bowls in the past five seasons, their offense has lacked the explosive vertical threat it had during the Tyreek Hill era. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes‘ average depth of target has dipped under 8 yards in recent years.
Worthy believes that will soon change.
“I feel like they started using me a lot underneath,” Xavier Worthy explained.
“And I can get started over the top because me and Pat are building that rapport together. We’re going to build it in training camp.
We got it going at the end of the Super Bowl a little bit, so that was a great feeling to be able to connect deep towards the end of the year.”
Chiefs fans hoping for a return to the explosive, highlight-reel offense of past years may not have to wait long. With Worthy stretching the field and a motivated Mahomes at the helm, Kansas City might be gearing up for a deeper attack in 2025.
