Indianapolis, IN.- All it takes is four seconds to cement yourself in history.
Tonight (March 2nd), Texas Wide Reciever, Xavier Worthy took the field at the NFL Combine. The fans in attendance were not prepared for the history that was about to unfold before them.
Worthy, a 5 foot 11 Junior started his afternoon workout by recording a 41 inch vertical jump (4th WR). Xavier followed that up with a 10 foot 11 inch broad jump (5th WR).
After a long anticipated wait, the Longhorn speedster stepped foot on the 40 Yard track. On his first attempt, Xavier Worthy recorded a 4.25 40. The crowd erupted in thunderous applause, as this was the fastest dash recorded at this Combine.
Honestly speaking, I thought that was going to be Worthy’s lone attempt.
I predicted wrong.
As the roster circled back towards the end, Xavier Worthy returned to the track. After a false start, Worthy set himself and took a momentous first step. 4.22 seconds later, Xavier Worthy was at the 40 yard line. While most players slow their speed, Worthy did a victory lap as the stadium erupted. Other prospects such as Michigan QB JJ McCarthey and Florida WR Ricky Pearsall immediately sprinted to Worthy to show congratulations.
Social media exploded, as athletes all over the sports world supported Xavier.
For the next few minutes, only one thing was on everyone’s mind: Xavier Worthy has tied the fastest time in NFL Combine History.
After some time, the Combine events halted and all attention turned to the Jumbotron. The NFL played a Simulcam comparison between Xavier Worthy and 40 yard dash record holder, John Ross. After multiple takes and angles, it was shown that Xavier beat Ross by a step.
Quickly everyone in attendance realized that they had just watched an NFL Record shatter. Everyone on the field stormed Worthy, jumping around in celebration.
After the pandemonium died down, Xavier took off his cleats, signaling he was finished for the day.
This morning, Xavier Worthy walked into Lucas Oil Stadium as a projected second round talent, he exited as an NFL record holder.
