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The Kansas City Chiefs are counting on a healthy Xavier Worthy to make a major impact in 2026 after injuries prevented the former first-round pick from reaching his full potential.
Selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Worthy entered last season with sky-high expectations. His elite speed was expected to add another explosive dimension to Patrick Mahomes' offense, but those plans quickly hit a roadblock.
On just the third play of the Chiefs' season opener, Worthy suffered a shoulder injury that sidelined him and altered the course of his rookie campaign. Although he eventually returned to the field, he was never quite the same player.
Kansas City limited his route tree after his return, using him cautiously as he continued to recover. The restrictions prevented the blazing receiver from showcasing the game-breaking speed that made him one of college football's most dangerous playmakers.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are counting on a healthy Xavier Worthy to make a major impact in 2026 after injuries prevented the former first-round pick from reaching his full potential.
Selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Worthy entered last season with sky-high expectations. His elite speed was expected to add another explosive dimension to Patrick Mahomes' offense, but those plans quickly hit a roadblock.
On just the third play of the Chiefs' season opener, Worthy suffered a shoulder injury that sidelined him and altered the course of his rookie campaign. Although he eventually returned to the field, he was never quite the same player.
Kansas City limited his route tree after his return, using him cautiously as he continued to recover. The restrictions prevented the blazing receiver from showcasing the game-breaking speed that made him one of college football's most dangerous playmakers.
#xavier
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