Multiple Former Longhorns Shine in NFL Week 1

Xavier Worthy got things started on Friday night with a breakout game for the rookie.

Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) after a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Every week Texas Longhorns On SI will spotlight five Texas football players who play in the National Football League and highlight their weekly accomplishments,

First, we have rookie sensation Xavier Worthy. Worthy was a first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. He made his professional debut against the Baltimore Ravens on Friday night. Worthy, a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, was the fastest player to ever run the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

The Buffalo Bills swapped first-round picks with the two-time champions so the Chiefs could reach up and draft Worthy. It is not a coincidence the Chiefs knocked the Bills out of the AFC playoffs the last two seasons.

Worthy scored on a reverse from 21 yards out the first time he touched the ball. He also caught a Patrick Mahomes pass for his first receiving touchdown as the Chiefs began their quest for a third straight Super Bowl title.

DeMarvion Overshown of the Dallas Cowboys led the team with 11 tackles and one sack in a 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons rushed 18 times for 68 yards in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Two kickers had good games for the Longhorns alumni. Justin Tucker went 2 for 3 with a long of 32 yards in the Ravens' loss at Kansas City. Cameron Dicker of the San Diego Chargers helped propel the Chargers to a victory in Jim Harbaugh's first game back in the NFL. Dicker the Kicker was 3 for 3 with a long of 53 yards.