Texas WR Xavier Worthy Declares for 2024 NFL Draft After Longhorns’ CFP Appearance

Doric SamJanuary 3, 2024

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After Texas lost the Sugar Bowl against Washington on Monday, the team is set to lose one of its best offensive players.

Longhorns leading receiver Xavier Worthy announced in a social media video on Tuesday that he is declaring for the 2024 NFL draft:

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“My time here at the University of Texas has been filled with highs, lows, lessons, and blessings,” Worthy said in his video. “All of them are part of my journey and who I am today. I will be eternally grateful to those who have always believed in and supported me. … To play the sport I love at this level with some of the most talented guys in the game is a blessing I don’t take for granted, and I will continue to be thankful for. With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2024 NFL draft.”

In the latest B/R draft big board, Worthy is ranked as the No. 10 wide receiver and No. 44 overall player in the 2024 draft class.

During his junior season, Worthy showed he has what it takes to be a No. 1 receiver. He led Texas with 75 receptions and 1,014 yards while scoring five touchdowns. He was also impressive as a punt returner, accumulating 371 yards on 23 returns with one score.

For his career, Worthy ranks fourth in Longhorns program history in catches (197) and touchdowns (26) and sixth in receiving yards (2,755). He likely would’ve had the chance to set some program records had he chosen to return for his senior year.

Instead, Worthy will be taking his talents to the pro level, where he has the chance to be a productive player from day one.