NFL Draft 2024 Rumors: Texas WR Xavier Worthy Linked to Dolphins Amid Chiefs Buzz

The Miami Dolphins already have one of the fastest wide receivers in the NFL in Tyreek Hill, and they have been linked to another speedy receiver in the NFL draft.

Per Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, the Dolphins are eyeing Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who ran a record time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine.

"So with all of that established, one name I've heard circled for Miami from other teams is Texas WR Xavier Worthy, who would add even more speed to the offense, and perhaps give the team an off-ramp with Tyreek Hill over the next year or two," Breer wrote.

But another team is also in the mix for Worthy, according to Breer. The Kansas City Chiefs could be without Rashee Rice, who could face legal issues after charges involving a car crash. Given the situation, Breer reported that Worthy has been linked to the Chiefs.

"Yes, another team that could use another tackle, with Donovan Smith still unsigned and Jawaan Taylor the only one on the roster with starting experience," Breer wrote. "But Kansas City is bracing for Rashee Rice to, eventually, incur sanctions from the league for his recent hit-and-run, and so receiver is higher on the list than it might've been a couple of months ago. I have heard Worthy's name connected to Kansas City."

Worthy's speedy 4.21 time in the 40-yard dash certainly caught the attention of NFL teams, but his speed is far from the only thing he would bring. He had 1,014 receiving yards and five touchdowns in his final season with the Longhorns, bringing his career totals to 2,755 yards and 26 touchdowns over three seasons.

Worthy is considered to be the No. 50 overall prospect and the No. 9 receiver in the draft class by Bleacher Report's Scouting Department. In the latest mock draft, he is projected to go to the Indianapolis Colts with the No. 46 pick.

Miami's earliest pick is No. 21 while the Chiefs' earliest selection is No. 32. Depending on how eager either team is to land Worthy, they could select him in the first round.

Receiver struggles were a theme for Kansas City last year, with drops and miscues plaguing the team all season. Worthy could give the Chiefs a boost on offense as they search for a third-straight championship.

The Dolphins already have a strong receiving core led by Hill, and Worthy would be just another threat down the field.