The Carolina Panthers welcome the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday, along with the debut of their rookie running back, Jonathon Brooks. Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, a college teammate with Brooks, shared his thoughts on the anticipated debut during Friday’s press conference.
“Yeah, that’s my guy, man,” said Worthy. “He had a hell of a college career; he just got, unfortunately, hurt, so I feel like we had him on our run in college with probably a bit different but just to see him back out there and do the things he is doing, I’m happy for him.”
The Panthers are in rebuild mode for their franchise, featuring younger talent on the field. Carolina drafted Brooks in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft out of Texas as part of the young nucleus to lead the franchise offensively alongside Bryce Young. Brooks has been recovering from a torn ACL he suffered while playing with the Longhorns last year. He rushed for 1,139 yards and ten touchdowns, teaming with Worthy during his final college season.