Tag: Xavier Worthy

Texas WRs currently co-favorites for Panthers’ 33rd overall pick

Will the Panthers hook in a Texas WR with their first pick of the 2024 draft?

The Carolina Panthers might be looking deep in the heart of Texas with this year’s 33rd overall pick.

BetCarolina.com released a fresh set of odds for the team’s first selection of the 2024 NFL draft. Sharing the top spot are University of Texas wideouts Adonai Mitchell and Xavier Worthy, who were also two of the brightest stars of the scouting combine.

Analyst Steve Bittenbender wrties:

It would likely be an upset if the Panthers did not pick a receiver when they kick off the second round of the NFL Draft. Who that receiver will be is more uncertain, although Xavier Worthy might have just secured a first-round draft slot after his record-setting 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. If Adonai Mitchell is still available, he’ll likely be the favorite, with Ladd McConkey a potential fallback pick.

Worthy came away with, perhaps, the biggest win of the weekend—posting a record-breaking 40-yard dash of 4.21 seconds. Mitchell wasn’t far behind, clocking his at a blazing 4.34 seconds.

Their complete odds for the 33rd pick are as follows:

  • Mitchell/Worthy: +600 (14.3-percent chance)
  • McConkey: +900 (10 percent)
  • West Virginia C Zach Frazier: +900 (10 percent)
  • Oregon WR Troy Franklin: +1200 (7.7 percent)
  • Washington WR Ja’Lynn Polk: +1200 (7.7 percent)
  • Other: +175 (36.4 percent)

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2024 NFL draft mock: Bills take Xavier Worthy after his big combine

2024 NFL draft mock: #Bills take Xavier Worthy after his big combine:

Xavier Worthy is fresh off a record-setting NFL combine… and now a prediction of him going to the Buffalo Bills.

Our friends at the NFL Wire released their latest 2024 NFL draft mock and the Texas prospect is selected by Buffalo with their first-round pick.

On the clock at No. 28 overall in Round 1, Worthy is fresh off breaking the 40-yard dash record at the 2024 combine. He clocked in at 4.21 seconds.

In any Worthy connection with the Bills, it would be likely that Buffalo and Gabe Davis go their separate ways. He’s a pending free agent.

A junior, Worthy had a career-best year in 2023. In 14 games played, Worthy had 75 catches for 1,014 yards with five touchdowns. In 2021, he had 12 touchdowns in 12 games.

Naturally, outlets such as The Draft Network have long praised his speed. However, as can be the case with such a speedy player, a slim frame for the 5-foot-11 wideout might be an issue in the pros.

Pro Football Focus has Worthy slotted at No. 66 on their 2024 draft big board.

Highlights from Worthy’s time at Texas can be found below:

Minnesota Vikings NFL Scouting Combine wrap up: The Real Forno Show

The Minnesota Vikings are a week away from free agency and the NFL Scouting Combine is complete. The Real Forno Show breaks it all down.

The NFL Scouting Combine is officially completed and there are a lot of discussion points to discuss. From the numerous elements of tampering to players doing drills and meeting with teams, there are tons of storylines that come out of Indianapolis.

What should the Minnesota Vikings take from the combine? There were a lot of details about quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Justin Jefferson and outside linebacker Danielle Hunter. What do we make of the latest details?

Along with that, the Vikings ended up releasing running back Alexander Mattison on Monday afternoon. What ended up happening that impacted his salary cap hit? Where will the Vikings go at running back?

We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.

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10 offensive players who stood out at the 2024 NFL combine

Here are 10 offensive players who improved their stock at the 2024 NFL combine.

The 2024 NFL combine is over, and now teams turn their attention to pro days and free agency. The Washington Commanders will look much different in 2024 and hold nine picks in the NFL draft. Additionally, only one team has more cap space than the Commanders when free agency opens next week.

But before we look ahead to free agency, we look back at last week’s combine. Which players helped themselves the most? We look at 10 offensive players who improved their stock in Indianapolis.

 

Three Longhorns land in first round of latest 2024 NFL mock draft

College Sports Wire released a post-combine NFL mock draft on Monday.

After breaking the 40-yard dash record at the 2024 NFL Combine on Saturday, Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy is starting to sneak into the first round of NFL mock drafts. Continue reading “Three Longhorns land in first round of latest 2024 NFL mock draft”

WATCH: Texas WR Xavier Worthy learning he broke the 40-yard dash record

Worthy was ecstatic upon finding out he broke the 40-yard dash record at the NFL Combine.

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy significantly improved his draft stock at the 2024 NFL Combine. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas WR Xavier Worthy learning he broke the 40-yard dash record”

Three Longhorns among NFL’s 2024 All-Combine team

Three Longhorns made NFL.com’s All-Combine team while three others were tabbed as honorable mentions.

It was an eventful week for former Longhorns at the 2024 NFL Combine. Continue reading “Three Longhorns among NFL’s 2024 All-Combine team”

Minnesota Vikings fits at combine: Purple Daily on Draft

On the latest episode of Purple Daily on Draft, the topcs include the NFL Scouting Combine and Kirk Cousins’ contract.

The NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone but not without a lot of intrigue.

The Minnesota Vikings were in Indianapolis to see and interview a multitude of prospects try to earn their way into the National Football League. While the workouts are what are the most visible to the general public, how much do they actually matter?

It’s not to say that they don’t matter at all, but it’s not as simple as a fast 40-yard dash means they are either a good football player or going highly in the NFL draft. What do they mean? How do we put the 40-yard dash record for Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy in terms of his draft stock? Were there players that stood out in a good or bad way?

To end the show, the guys discuss the tampering comments from head coach Kevin O’Connell. What can we take away from those comments?

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Daily on Draft, dropping every Monday afternoon on the Purple Daily YouTube channel.

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2024 NFL Draft: Ravens to host Texas WR Xavier Worthy on a top 30 visit

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to host NFL Combine star and Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy on a top NFL Draft, Top 30 visit

The NFL Combine always produces a star or a fast riser on team draft boards, and Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy is that man after posting a 4.21 40-yard dash on Saturday.

Baltimore values the wide receiver position, and with multiple free agents at the position, the Ravens will host the former Longhorns wideout on the Top 30 visit.

An elite deep threat that can open up the Philadelphia passing game. Worthy needs to improve against press coverage.

Worthy was outstanding for Texas in 2023, logging 75 receptions for 1,014 yards (13.5 yards AVG) and five touchdowns.

2024 NFL draft: Bills meet with fastest-ever player at combine, Xavier Worthy

2024 NFL draft: #Bills meet with fastest-ever player at combine, Xavier Worthy:

Xavier Worthy turned heads at the 2024 NFL combine with his blistering speed. He caught some attention in terms of the Buffalo Bills, too.

Worthy said at the combine that he had a formal meeting with the Bills during the event.

During the pre-draft workouts, Worthy clocked in with a new record. During the always-talked-about 40-yard dash, Worthy ran a 4.21-second time. That is the new benchmark, surpassing the 4.22 mark set by receiver John Ross.

A junior from Texas, Worthy had a career-best year in 2023. In 14 games played, Worthy had 75 catches for 1,014 yards with five touchdowns. In 2021, he had 12 touchdowns in 12 games.

Naturally, outlets such as The Draft Network have long praised his speed. However, as can be the case with such a speedy player, a slim frame for the 5-foot-11 wideout might be an issue in the pros.

Pro Football Focus has Worthy slotted at No. 66 on their 2024 draft big board.

Worthy speaking at the combine and mentioning his chat with the Bills can be found below via WUFO radio, along with a series of his college highlights: