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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Texas WR Xavier Worthy

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From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. This scouting report is on Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy.

#1 XAVIER WORTHY, WR, TEXAS – (JUNIOR) 6010, 172 LBS.

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Xavier Worthy 6010, 172 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

THE GOOD

— Possesses good play speed, burst, and explosiveness
— Can accelerate to stack defenders vertically as well as after the catch
— Has a diverse release package to separate from defensive backs
— Quickly eats the cushion of defenders in off coverage
— Stems routes well and gets in and out of his breaks quickly
— Utilized in the slot as well at out wide
— Can stretch the field up the sideline or down the seam
— YAC threat on quick screens and short passes near the line of scrimmage
— Can go up and get jump balls as well as lay out for passes in front of him
— Displays good body control along the boundary and in the air
— Explosive punt returner who is a threat to house it if he sees green grass
— Has been utilized on jet sweeps and on routes out of the backfield

THE BAD

— Extremely thin frame relative to his height
— Will often go down on first contact
— Physical press corners will smother him at the line
— Struggles to make catches outside of his framework at times
— Lack of size may force him to play strictly in the slot at the next level
— Shows low interest as a blocker

BIO

— Junior prospect from Fresno, Calif.