For any college athlete, hearing their name called during the NFL Draft is a moment they dream about. For Xavier Worthy, now a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, that moment came with a surprising twist. Selected as the 28th overall pick by the Chiefs, Worthy's ascent to the NFL was marked by a bizarre interaction with the Indianapolis Colts that left him momentarily puzzled.
A Bizarre Draft Day Phone Call from the Colts
As the first round unfolded, Worthy, like many hopefuls, waited anxiously alongside family and friends. Midway through the draft’s proceedings, Worthy received an unexpected call from the Colts, a team high up in the draft order. “The Colts called my phone on draft day and hung up the phone. They said, 'Hello, this is so and so with the Colts.' And then they stopped talking and hung up," Worthy recounted. This abrupt end to a potentially life-changing call left the young receiver in disbelief. “The Colts hung up on my face. It was a little crazy,” he admitted, still processing the peculiar experience.
The Colts, ultimately, did not draft Worthy. Instead, they selected Laiatu Latu with the 15th overall pick. Their draft strategy continued as they picked up Adonai Mitchell in the second round at number 52, leaving Worthy to join the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Joining the Unbeaten Chiefs
Despite the oddity of the call, Worthy landed exactly where he wanted. “Exactly where I want to be,” Worthy affirmed, speaking on his opportunity with the Chiefs. The young receiver now finds himself on an unbeaten team, with the Chiefs holding a spotless 7-0 record as they prepare for an upcoming showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As the Chiefs maintain their momentum into the season, Worthy is already focused on contributing to their championship aspirations.
The Chiefs, having defended their title successfully twice, are on a trajectory to etch their names in history alongside teams like the 1990 49ers, the only team to start 10-0 as two-time defending champions. With Worthy adding his talents to a dynamic roster, the Chiefs are positioned to make a significant run at another Super Bowl title.
Focused on the Future
For Worthy, the path to the NFL came with an unexpected twist, yet his optimism remains unwavering. With the bizarre Colts incident behind him, he is setting his sights on the road ahead with the Chiefs. “I’m positive,” he declared, embracing the opportunity to be part of an NFL franchise with such a rich history of success.
As Worthy begins this exciting chapter with the Chiefs, the rookie wide receiver looks set to make his mark in professional football. With his draft day story serving as a backdrop, Worthy’s journey is one that captures the unpredictability of the NFL Draft experience and the resolve required to navigate its complexities.