Chiefs’ rookie Xavier Worthy talked about in ESPN’s ‘instant-impact picks’

NFL hypothesis season — that a part of the calendar between the draft and coaching camp — is in full swing.

And with that in thoughts, a panel of ESPN consultants not too long ago compiled some takes on which groups’ picks might make the quickest impression. The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ prime choose, vast receiver Xavier Worthy, was talked about twice.

First, draft analyst Matt Miller mentioned Worthy was his early choose for offensive rookie of the yr.

Matt Miller: Xavier Worthy, WR, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. Having Worthy, the quickest participant ever examined on the mix, paired with reigning Tremendous Bowl champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes Worthy the front-runner for Offensive Rookie of the Yr in my e-book.

I’d love Miller’s level… if six quarterbacks weren’t drafted within the first spherical. I think Worthy has an excellent season (Rashee Rice broke a development as a rookie who thrived with head coach Andy Reid), however historical past tells me the NFL’s prime offensive rookie will likely be Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels or New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

I personally like Williams, paired with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron (who helped Geno Smith and Drew Lock to resurgent seasons in Seattle), or Maye, paired with offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt (who did the identical with Joe Flacco in Cleveland).

Worthy’s second point out got here from senior author Jason Reid in response to which group’s class as an entire may make the most important distinction in 2024.

Jason Reid: Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. It’s gorgeous that the Chiefs maneuvered into the place to choose WR Xavier Worthy at No. 28. They moved as much as get a participant who was clocked at 4.21 seconds within the 40-yard sprint — the quickest time ever — and he’s the man quarterback Patrick Mahomes wished most. Additionally, don’t be stunned if large offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia, the 63rd general choose, is the Chiefs’ Week 1 starter at left sort out.

Reid’s proper on Suamataia, as Kansas Metropolis believes he may win the beginning job at camp. This Chiefs regime has by no means shied away from beginning rookies alongside the offensive line. The author does not point out fourth-rounder Jared Wiley, who’s already a lock for Kansas Metropolis’s TE3, the 2 Day 3 defensive backs (the personnel employees’s wheelhouse) or the Day 3 load-up of offensive line depth, which was a lot wanted.