Xavier Worthy is showing out in a new uniform number in bowl practices. The talented receiver will now make No. 1 perhaps the most popular number on the Forty Acres.
Worthy has had a good showing in 2022. The season saw him catch 53 passes for 676 yards and 9 touchdowns. Those numbers were impressive given increased attention after a strong freshman campaign. Adding to the degree of difficulty, Worthy overcame struggles from the quarterback position.
The elite receiver will get a fresh start in a new uniform number, and reportedly is getting more of the quarterback play we hoped from Quinn Ewers in bowl practices.
If Ewers can make a second-year leap similar to Sam Ehlinger in his sophomore season, Worthy should put up Biletnikoff Award level production in 2023.
Here are some of the best plays Worthy made wearing No. 8.