{"id":26515,"date":"2025-02-16T09:25:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T09:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=26515"},"modified":"2025-02-16T09:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T09:25:10","slug":"chiefs-xavier-worthy-headlines-underwhelming-rookie-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=26515","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs\u2019 Xavier Worthy headlines underwhelming rookie class"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_675,w_1200,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,f_auto,h_900,q_auto,w_1600\/v1\/m\/9\/2\/9259d0a4b5648de3f42c6993ff525c118473481f\/Chiefs-news-Xavier-Worthy-headlines-underwhelming-KC-rookie-class.jpg\" alt=\"Chiefs\u2019 Xavier Worthy headlines underwhelming rookie class\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Kansas City Chiefs were\u00a0given a C-\u00a0for their rookie class, even with Xavier Worthy being the main star. The grade was awarded by NFL.com. Even with the low grade, the team managed to make it to the Super Bowl on the back of an elite defense.<\/p>\n<p>Worthy had an impressive Super Bowl\u00a0against the Philadelphia Eagles and was the silver lining in a disastrous ending for the Chiefs. However, he was also the only real rookie that made a positive difference.<\/p>\n<p>Their second-round draft pick, Kingsley Suamaitia struggled, along with the entire offensive line. The Eagles ate them alive in the Super Bowl. Although Philadelphia had the best defense heading into the game, Patrick Mahomes needs that protection.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Worthy\u2019s performance was a positive indicator for Kansas City. He\u2019s been that deep threat that Mahomes has needed since Tyreek Hill signed with the Miami Dolphins. After all, Worthy broke the NFL combine record for the fastest 40-yard dash.<\/p>\n<p>His speed is simply unmatched, but many of his catches were contested with two defenders trying to keep up with him. Regardless of his performance, the Chiefs need to step up in the draft.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can the Chiefs land another splash player like Xavier Worthy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s tough to say, but it\u2019s been done before. Worthy was a stud with Texas football but somehow fell to the end of the first round. Still, he landed with the Chiefs. He had a slow start but immediately picked up steam. A memorable Super Bowl will be etched in Chiefs fans\u2019 minds for quite some time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aditude_inline_container aditude_ic_2\">\n<div id=\"aditude_article_inline_2\" class=\"aditude_div\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the regular season, he had 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns. In the playoffs, he had 287 yards and\u00a0three touchdowns. For a rookie and on the biggest stage, he\u2019s someone like Mahomes can trust for quite some time. Still, striking out on draft picks isn\u2019t promising for a franchise trying to build a dynasty.<\/p>\n<p>After\u00a0Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce mentioned retirement, the dynasty could take a drastic turn. There could be some interesting needs for the franchise. However, the 2025 NFL Draft might be their best chance to do so. Plenty of guys would relish the opportunity to play with Mahomes.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, they\u2019ll have to decide to draft for positional needs, or the best player available. That\u2019ll be the tough thing for management to do. However, they might find a diamond in the rough like they did with Creed Humphrey. The only way anyone will find out is if the franchise improves their grade next season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Chiefs were\u00a0given a C-\u00a0for their rookie class, even with Xavier Worthy being the main star. The grade was awarded by NFL.com. 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