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Taylor Swift’s Draft-Night Story Revives Spotlight on Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy

The pop star’s viral New Heights clip renewed attention on the Chiefs’ 2024 first-round pick.

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Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) reacts against the Buffalo Bills during the first half in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Swift said on New Heights she ran through her house shouting, “We drafted Xavier Worthy!” when Kansas City selected the receiver in 2024.
  • Reacting in a team-posted video, Worthy smiled and called the moment “crazy,” praising Swift as “the biggest pop star in this generation.”
  • Travis Kelce recounted that Swift told him first about the pick and said he initially had to look it up to confirm the team’s move.
  • Kansas City traded up to draft Worthy at No. 28; he logged 59 receptions for 638 yards with six receiving touchdowns and three rushing scores as a rookie.
  • Outlets cite strong postseason production for Worthy, though reports conflict on his exact Super Bowl stat line, reflecting rapid, viral coverage of the story.