24 Dallas Cowboys Xavier Worthy Texas WR
Officially
the fastest man in combine history, Worthy would be a wonderful addition as a deep threat for
Dak Prescott. With contract issues looming over Prescott
and CeeDee Lamb, the selection of Worthy would show both a commitment to adding pieces on offense without sacrificing major cap space in free agency.
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Overview
Worthy’s draft slotting could come down to draft-room debates weighing his elite speed versus his thin frame. Worthy will find separation if allowed to explore vertically or across the hashes against man coverage, but he lacks play strength and release quickness to defeat a quality NFL press. His quick-strike potential adds an element of danger over the top and should open wider windows for teammates to work into. He lacks the physical tools to catch when contested and needs to prove he can hold up to a more physical brand of football. Worthy is a niche prospect for teams looking to add a legit field-stretcher, but areas of concern could create a wider gap between ceiling and floor.
Strengths
- Deep speed requires additional defensive attention.
- Creates space and loosens coverage for teammates.
- Separation is inevitable when routes ask less of him.
- Displayed ball-tracking improvements against Alabama and Houston.
- Has bend and agility to run post-corner and whip routes effectively.
- There will be problems for the defense if he breaks a tackle after the catch.