“I am most PROUD when I see how you handle adversity, the pressure, the nastiness, the hate. It brings out the worst in most, but you handle it all so well. My biggest flex is calling you MY SON!” Xavier Worthy’s mom, Nicky Nicole, earlier mentioned in one of her Twitter posts. It indeed reflected her deep feelings and affection with her son. With his parents’ immense support, Kansas City Chiefs WR Shaped his athletic aspiration.
Since the Chiefs drafted him as the first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, he has made long strides in the NFL world. Even during his debut performance, the Texas Longhorns player secured two TDS. It depicted his dominance on the field. Not only this, earning three All-Big 12 honors at Texas is his other major milestone. Clearly, his mom’s support has been his consistent guiding light.
Who is Nicky Nicole Jones?
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The most speedy wide receiver shares a healthy bond with his mom, Nicky Nicole Jones. She has been by his side throughout his life. She raised him in Fresno, California, with her other two daughters. She is one of the most supportive NFL moms who never fails to cheer for him. The mother-son chemistry went viral on Nicky’s birthday in October 2024. Surprisingly, rookie WR Xavier Worthy gave an exhilarating birthday gift, a touchdown on her birthday.
During the Chiefs vs Saints game on Oct. 7 at Arrowhead Stadium, his mom was there to shout out for him. During this game, he impressively scored a three-yard rushing touchdown and handed his mom a game ball. With his splendid performance, he led his team to clinch a 26-13 win. Truly, it was the best birthday present for his NFL mom.
However, this was not the first time the Chiefs WR’s strong bond with his mom went viral. There have been several times when his mom’s strong presence in Worthy’s life was highlighted.
How has Xavier Worthy’s mother been a strong presence in her son’s life?
NFL rookie WR Xavier Worthy’s mom, Nicky Nicole Jones, often catches the public eye for her constant presence at his NFL games. Earlier, during the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, when Xavier excellently made the fastest time record in NFL history, his mom cherished his milestone.
Thank you for representing yourself, family, & city the way you did these past 3 yrs. No off the field issues. Played every game, even when injured. Persevered thru bad times & stayed humble during good times. Being your mom is one of my greatest joys in life! So thankful! pic.twitter.com/9AQjM1NFfO
— N I C K Y (@NickyNicole_J) January 4, 2024
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Xavier recorded a 40-yard dash record in 4.21 seconds. And, extremely thrilled at the moment, Nicky Jones shared the heart-melting post on her Twitter handle. “MY SON is the fastest guy in the history of the @NFL Combine! 🤯 #historymade,” the proud mom mentioned. And, later, NFL reposted her post.
Not only this, the former Texas Longhorns player’s mom’s post went viral when he finished his college career. NFL WR’s mom hyped his magnificent college career accomplishment through an X post.
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Taking to her X handle on Jan 4, 2024, she gave big applause to her NFL son. “Thank you for representing yourself, family, & city the way you did these past 3 yrs. No off the field issues. Played every game, even when injured. Persevered thru bad times & stayed humble during good times. Being your mom is one of my greatest joys in life! So thankful!” She mentioned this in her post caption. And, her vibrant picture with her NFL son also became the main highlight of her post.
So now we know who’s the woman behind Xavier Worthy’s stellar success!
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