Indianapolis, IN.- All it takes is four seconds to cement yourself in history.
Tonight (March 2nd), Texas Wide Reciever, Xavier Worthy took the field at the NFL Combine. The fans in attendance were not prepared for the history that was about to unfold before them.
Worthy, a 5 foot 11 Junior started his afternoon workout by recording a 41 inch vertical jump (4th WR). Xavier followed that up with a 10 foot 11 inch broad jump (5th WR).
After a long anticipated wait, the Longhorn speedster stepped foot on the 40 Yard track. On his first attempt, Xavier Worthy recorded a 4.25 40. The crowd erupted in thunderous applause, as this was the fastest dash recorded at this Combine.
WOW.
— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2024
4.25u for @TexasFootball WR Xavier Worthy
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Honestly speaking, I thought that was going to be Worthy’s lone attempt.
I predicted wrong.
As the roster circled back towards the end, Xavier Worthy returned to the track. After a false start, Worthy set himself and took a momentous first step. 4.22 seconds later, Xavier Worthy was at the 40 yard line. While most players slow their speed, Worthy did a victory lap as the stadium erupted. Other prospects such as Michigan QB JJ McCarthey and Florida WR Ricky Pearsall immediately sprinted to Worthy to show congratulations.
4.22 FOR XAVIER WORTHY (@XavierWorthy )
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) March 2, 2024
Worthy just tied John Ross’ NFL record
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Another look at Xavier Worthy’s record 4.21 run, the fastest time in combine history. pic.twitter.com/dR8Q1XrCt7
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 3, 2024
Social media exploded, as athletes all over the sports world supported Xavier.
😂😂😂 my bad 4.22…. https://t.co/LAEvPiHNty
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) March 2, 2024
For the next few minutes, only one thing was on everyone’s mind: Xavier Worthy has tied the fastest time in NFL Combine History.
I asked Mark Gorscak if I could put my camera behind the 40 yard dash line for the second WR group, hoping that Xavier Worthy might do something historic.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) March 3, 2024
And then…Xavier Worthy did something historic. Here is my angle. pic.twitter.com/Ci6abRusoz
After some time, the Combine events halted and all attention turned to the Jumbotron. The NFL played a Simulcam comparison between Xavier Worthy and 40 yard dash record holder, John Ross. After multiple takes and angles, it was shown that Xavier beat Ross by a step.
The simulcam you've been waiting for.
— NFL (@NFL) March 2, 2024
Xavier Worthy tops John Ross' 40-yard dash record with a 4.21
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Quickly everyone in attendance realized that they had just watched an NFL Record shatter. Everyone on the field stormed Worthy, jumping around in celebration.
After the pandemonium died down, Xavier took off his cleats, signaling he was finished for the day.
This morning, Xavier Worthy walked into Lucas Oil Stadium as a projected second round talent, he exited as an NFL record holder.
