With his impressive performance in Saturday's game, Texas junior wide receiver Xavier Worthy solidified his place among the elite Longhorn receivers. Surpassing the 2,000-yard receiving mark, Worthy joined an exclusive group of only 11 players in Texas history to achieve this feat.
Before the game, Worthy already boasted an impressive career record of 1,993 yards receiving, 23 touchdowns, and 141 catches during his three years in Austin. It's no wonder he was named an AP preseason All-American for the second time in his career. His impact on the field is undeniable.
Throughout his time at Texas, Worthy has consistently proven his worth as a valuable asset to the team. With 25 career games under his belt, he has displayed exceptional skills with 122 career receptions, 1,741 yards, and 21 touchdowns. In fact, he currently ranks third in Texas history for touchdown receptions.
Even when faced with adversity, Worthy's determination shines through. Despite playing with a broken hand during the latter part of the 2022 season, he still managed to catch an impressive 60 passes for 760 yards and nine touchdowns. This followed an outstanding freshman season where he recorded 62 catches, 981 yards, and 12 touchdowns.
Worthy's exceptional talent has not gone unnoticed. He has been named to watch lists for prestigious awards such as the Maxwell Award, Paul Horning Award, Biletnikoff Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year, and the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award. His impact on the field is undeniable.
Xavier Worthy burst onto the scene at Texas after being recognized as the second-best receiver prospect in the nation in the 2021 recruiting class. Hailing from Fresno's Central East High School, Worthy quickly made his mark, earning multiple true freshman All-American honors and first-team All-Big 12 recognition in his debut season.
As a freshman, Worthy shattered UT freshman records with 62 receptions, 981 yards, and 12 touchdowns. His exceptional performance earned him the title of Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year. In his sophomore year, he continued to impress, earning a second-team All-Big 12 selection with 60 receptions, 760 yards, and nine touchdowns.
Heading into the 2023 season, Worthy is not only a unanimous preseason all-league pick but also a prominent figure on the watch lists for the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year, Biletnikoff Award, Paul Hornung Award, and the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award. His talent and potential are undeniable.
Off the field, Worthy is pursuing a degree in Physical Culture and Sports, further exemplifying his dedication to his craft. In high school, he showcased his versatility by excelling in track and field, recording an impressive personal best of 10.55 seconds in the 100-meter dash.
With his exceptional talent, remarkable achievements, and unwavering determination, Worthy is a force to be reckoned with on the football field.
