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Taylor Swift’s Viral ‘New Heights’ Moment Puts Spotlight on Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy

The shoutout revived attention on the second-year receiver whose 4.21-second combine record preceded Kansas City trading up to draft him.

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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 the New Heights podcast that she ran through her house yelling, “We drafted Xavier Worthy!” when Kansas City selected him in 2024.
  • Travis Kelce recalled double-checking the pick after Swift told him, saying he had to look it up to be sure.
  • Xavier Worthy reacted in a video by calling the moment “crazy” and praising Swift as the biggest pop star of his generation.
  • The Chiefs traded up to take Worthy at No. 28 after his 4.21-second 40-yard dash set the NFL Combine record.
  • Worthy’s rookie year included 59 receptions for 638 yards with six receiving touchdowns and three rushing scores, plus postseason production noted by outlets following a Super Bowl LIX loss.