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College star Xavier Worthy dominated as a wide receiver for Texas. A top recruit, he smashed freshman records for receiving yards and touchdowns in 2021, earning Freshman of the Year and All-American honors. His success continued with All-Big 12 nods in both his sophomore and junior years, where he also excelled as a punt returner, earning All-American recognition for his versatility. Now, Worthy sets his sights on the NFL Draft as a projected high pick.

As they say, there is a woman behind every successful man and such is the case with Xavier Worthy as well. It’s his mother. So let us dive into the private life of Xavier Worthy and know how his mother nurtured a young boy into a 6’1, 170 lbs receiver.

Nicky Jones is the proud mother of Xavier Worthy

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Xavier Worthy was born on April 27th, 2003, to Nicky Jones in Fresno, California. The details about his father are unknown, as Xavier has not revealed anything about him while his mother keeps a low profile on social media. Professional details about Xavier’s mother are also unknown, as she keeps her life private, including his romantic life.

Xavier’s mother takes great pride in her son’s achievement, as she often reflects on her social media. She has played a major role in the development of her child’s career. She would often accompany her child to the football field, from childhood to his college days. When Xavier Worthy broke the record for the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, his mother was ecstatic as she kept on calling him her biggest flex. Worthy also reportedly has two siblings, although not much is known about them. At the moment, a bigger challenge lies ahead for Xavier Worthy, as he will soon transition into the NFL.

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Xavier Worthy in the NFL 2024 Draft

In January this year, Xavier Worthy announced that he would make himself available for the NFL draft. Worthy thanked everyone who has been a part of his journey till now, including his family and fans. He said, “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.

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At the NFL Combine, he impressed everyone with his performance, even receiving accolades from the cheetah, Tyreek Hill. Based on his performance, he is now being touted as the #40 overall pick and #8 pick among the WRs by CBS Sports. He was ranked #76 overall, #12 WR by 247 Sports, #98 overall, #13 WR by ESPN, and #124, #22 WR by Rivals.com. Nevertheless, he was rated as a 4-star player by many experts. Hence, he has a high chance of getting drafted and realizing his dreams.

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