During the 2024 NFL draft, two top AFC teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, made a surprising trade late in the first round. The defending Super Bowl champions, the Chiefs, traded up from the 32nd pick to the 28th pick with the Bills. With this move, they were able to select Xavier Worthy, a wide receiver from Texas who holds the title of fastest player in Scouting Combine history after running a 4.21-second 40 yard dash in February.
Worthy’s incredible speed will make him a major playmaking threat alongside quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the Chiefs’ offense. He will also provide a hedge against any potential suspension for Rashee Rice. It is surprising that the Bills, who could use a big-play wide receiver like Worthy, opted to trade their pick to the Chiefs instead of selecting him themselves. However, Chiefs fans are undoubtedly excited about this addition to their team and look forward to seeing how his speed and skills will impact their offense in upcoming games.
This trade highlights how competitive and strategic teams are during the NFL draft as they work hard to secure the best talent available to improve their chances of success. It will be exciting to see how Worthy’s speed and skills contribute to the Chiefs’ offense next season and if he helps them defend their Super Bowl title once again.
