Kansas City Chiefs fans erupted with excitement on social media after the team drafted the swift wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Worthy, known for his electrifying speed, promises to be a significant addition alongside Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The Chiefs heightened the excitement by posting a clip of Worthy’s record-breaking 4.21-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
The enthusiasm spilled over in the comments, with one fan predicting, “Kid breaks the record and will get a Super Bowl ring in his first season.” Another fan playfully remarked, “Move over, Taylor. There’s another Swift coming!” referencing Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift.
Another Chiefs supporter welcomed Worthy with open arms, saying, “Welcome to the Kingdom! That crowd noise fired him up, you could tell. Wait till he hears Arrowhead as he’s hitting the end zone.”
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Chiefs GM Brett Veach praised Worthy, emphasizing the strategic advantage of speed. “It’s a speed game and the more speed you have on the field, the harder it is for defenses to take away different elements of the game,” Veach explained. He anticipates an offense that “can attack in multiple different ways and always keep defenses guessing.”
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed any comparisons of Worthy to Tyreek Hill, the former Chiefs star known for his speed, clarifying that Worthy will carve out his own legacy. “They’re different, and he’ll put his own mark on things once he gets a feel for it,” Reid stated. He emphasized Worthy’s qualities as a football player over any direct comparisons.
With Taylor Swift cheering from the stands and Xavier Worthy on the field, the prospects of a Chiefs threepeat are looking increasingly promising.
