Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Profile: Xavier Worthy, WR Texas
Speed was the storyline of the 2023 NFL season. All over the league, teams were taking advantage of the speed they had on their teams to outrun the opposing defenses.
The Miami Dolphins were the shining example of that strategy. With the addition of De'Von Achane along with Raheem Mostert, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins were the fastest team in the league and opposing defenses were struggling to keep up.
If you’re looking for speed in this rookie class, the conversation starts with Texas WR Xavier Worthy. His play speed is incredible, and he put the cherry on top of that analysis by running the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL Combine history. But, we’ve seen it over and over again in the NFL Draft process: a player runs the lights out in Indy, gets overdrafted, and goes on to be a bust in the NFL. Is Worthy worth more than just his speed?
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Worthy had a long and winding road to Austin, Texas. He’s been the fastest player on the field since he started playing football in Edison, California. He attended Central East High School in Fresno and immediately made the varsity team as a 140-pound freshman. He dealt with a strained hip flexor as a sophomore, so he didn’t break out in high school until his junior year, where he led the team to a 15-0 record and a 1-AA state championship. The pandemic canceled his senior season and kicked off a complicated recruiting journey for Worthy.
