Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy’s consistent growth has impacted the offense this season. He spoke with reporters on Tuesday about the lessons he’s learned from veterans throughout the year.
“I feel like just understanding the game, where being around guys that have been around and did it against the good corner,” said Worthy. “So getting it from them and understanding their knowledge of how to do it just helped me evolve as a player.”
The Chiefs first-round pick found the end zone nine times during the regular season, tallying six receiving and three rushing. He also finished 10th among all rookies in yards from scrimmage with 742. He credited teachings from veterans in the receiver’s room, including DeAndre Hopkins.
“He’s really route savvy,” said Worthy. “He played in the league for a long time and understands it also; Hollywood Brown, a guy similar to me, is small in frame, sort of telling you how to run routes against guys, bigger guys, smart guys. It helped a lot.”
Worthy has settled into being comfortable in the offense and standing out in key moments. He wasn’t concerned when asked during the press conference about the postseason pressure, as he will play in his first playoff game this Saturday.