How KC Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy ranks among NFL wide receivers from 2024 rookie class
With a blazing 4.21-second 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, Kansas City Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy had the league’s attention.
Worthy set an NFL record before he stepped onto the field. He recorded the fastest 40 time in NFL Combine history. In April, the Pro Football Hall of Fame placed his jersey and cleats on display in Canton, Ohio.
It was a quick start to Worthy’s NFL journey. After a standout rookie season, Worthy is still enjoying life in the fast lane.
Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged 10.8 yards per catch and was a threat out of the backfield. Worthy added 104 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in 17 games.
That said, Worthy has acknowledged the learning curve at the NFL level. He told The Star that his goal was to develop through film study.
“Just showing it and putting it on film, to show that I’m learning and getting better from what happened the past week,” Worthy said in November. “So that’s just showing my ability to learn and correct things.”
In his last three games — leading up to the Week 18 finale — Worthy made 21 catches for 190 yards and two touchdowns. He logged 31 targets in that span with increased playing time.
Here is how Worthy stacked up alongside other pass catchers in the 2024 NFL rookie class:
Rookie receptions leaders
Brock Bowers (tight end, Las Vegas Raiders): 112 receptions
Malik Nabers (New York Giants): 109 receptions
Brian Thomas (Jacksonville Jaguars): 87 receptions
Ladd McConkey (Los Angeles Chargers): 82 receptions
Marvin Harrison Jr. (Arizona Cardinals): 62 receptions
Xavier Worthy (Kansas City Chiefs): 59 receptions
Rome Odunze (Chicago Bears): 54 receptions
Xavier Legette (Carolina Panthers): 49 receptions
Receiving Yards
Brian Thomas (Jaguars): 1,282 yards
Malik Nabers (Giants): 1,204 yards
Brock Bowers (Raiders): 1,194 yards
Ladd McConkey (Chargers): 1,149 yards
Marvin Harrison Jr. (Cardinals): 885 yards
Rome Odunze (Bears): 734 yards
Xavier Worthy (Chiefs): 638 yards
Keon Coleman (Buffalo Bills): 556 yards
Xavier Legette (Panthers): 497 yards
Receiving Touchdowns
Brian Thomas (Jaguars): 10 TDs
Marvin Harrison Jr. (Cardinals): 8 TDs
Jalen McMillan (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): 8 TDs
Malik Nabers (Giants): 7 TDs
Ladd McConkey (Chargers): 7 TDs
Xavier Worthy (Chiefs): 6 TDs
Brock Bowers (Raiders): 5 TDs
This story was originally published January 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM.
