Texas’ leading receiver in 2022 is back for his junior season this fall, and Xavier Worthy is impossible to miss. The Longhorn standout expects to be a key figure in the 2024 NFL Draft with his playmaking ability. We’re detailing Worthy’s scouting report here.
Xavier Worthy Draft Profile and Measurements
- Height: 6’1″
- Weight: 172 pounds
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Texas
- Current Year: Junior
A former track athlete in high school, Worthy was an immediate star upon arriving on campus in Austin. He’s posted two straight years with at least 60 receptions, 760 yards, and nine touchdowns. Worthy enters the 2023 season with the third-most touchdowns in program history.
Xavier Worthy Scouting Report
Strengths
- Worthy has put on over 10 pounds since arriving on campus at 160 pounds. His frame might be able to handle more muscle.
- Nuanced and efficient route runner who uses his upper body and head to sell routes. He’ll get corners to take a hard bite and be well past them by the time they look to recover.
- He possesses excellent acceleration and uses those first few seconds to create separation to give his quarterback a quick passing window to target.
- Worthy plays bigger than he is because of his competitive spirit at the catch point. He’s willing to bring the ball down at any cost.
- He should be effective as a slot receiver who wins with his sharp-cutting moves and is an outside threat with speed.
- Turns 21 draft weekend.
Weaknesses
- He must overcome being a thinner playmaker who will never be overly strong.
- Top speed isn’t enough to run by defenders, and he often has to use a release move or head-fake during routes to create more space.
- His leaping ability is average, so his competitive will goes only so far because his athleticism is not endless.
- Has more of a complementary skill set than a featured star ability despite polish and good raw talent.
Current Draft Projection and Summary
With as much experience as Worthy already has in his career, it’s not hard to project him making an early impact at the next level despite turning 21 during draft weekend.
He closely resembles Zay Flowers, who was also thin but has an explosive ability that allows him to get open quicker than his peers. Modern NFL offenses continue to favor this type of talent.
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Worthy is an exciting performer because he has an unusually aggressive mindset with regard to the ball despite his physical limitations. He’s a good but not elite athlete outside of his acceleration, but there is plenty to be effective and earn at least a solid second-round grade.
The question is what Worthy’s peak is. Without more play strength or deep speed, he looks like more of a short and intermediate threat than someone who can take the top off of defenses. And that is an issue with someone who weighs under 190 pounds.
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