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WATCH: Patrick Mahomes and Ex Longhorns WR Xavier Worthy Already Showing Chemistry at Training Camp

It appears that former Texas Longhorns star Xavier Worthy could become a big problem for NFL defensive backs

Matt Galatzan

28. Xavier Worthy, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
28. Xavier Worthy, WR, Kansas City Chiefs / Sara Diggins / USA TODAY NETWORK
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When former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, many were calling it an ideal fit.

After all, Worthy had just broken the NFL Combine record for the 40-yard dash, and will now have one of the NFL's strongest arms throwing him the football in Patrick Mahomes.

And through the start of Chiefs training camp, it appears that connection is already flourishing.

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28. Xavier Worthy, WR, Kansas City Chiefs / Sara Diggins / USA TODAY NETWORK

During a scrimmage over the weekend, Mahomes hit Worthy on a 60-yard bomb over the top of the defense for a touchdown, showing exactly what the pair could be capable of next season.

You can check out the clip here:

In Austin, Worthy certainly did much of the same as he appears to be on his way to doing with Kansas City, making 197 catches for 2,755 yards (67.2 yards per game) and 26 touchdowns.

He also helped lead the Longhorns to their first Big 12 title since the Mack Brown era, and their first College Football Playoff appearance in program history.

Next season with the Chiefs, Worthy's blazing speed will give Mahomes yet another speedy target that can help give the defending Super Bowl champs a chance to win a third title in a row.

"I’m coming with the mentality to work hard and earn my spot in the locker room," Worthy said after being drafted. "I feel like I’m a complete receiver. I can run the whole route tree, disciplined, smart, and know the game really well, so I feel like I bring a complete receiver to Kansas City."

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Matt Galatzan

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration.  Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network.  When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later.  Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered.  Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys.  You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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