With the fifteenth total choose within the 2024 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts choose … broad receiver Xavier Worthy?
Clearly, that didn’t occur. The Colts chosen UCLA defensive finish Laiatu Latu, however behind the scenes, maybe they weren’t solely dedicated to their choose. Or at the least that’s the case if what Kansas City Chiefs broad receiver Xavier Worthy claims is true.
Throughout a current look on the “Rich Eisen Show,” Worthy stated that the Colts known as him whereas they have been on the clock after which abruptly hung up earlier than calling Latu’s identify.
“Draft day was loopy. I had obtained a name at 15, 16, I feel it was the Colts — hung up the telephone in my face. It was slightly loopy,” Worthy stated. “The Colts known as my telephone on draft day and hung up the telephone. They stated, ‘Hiya, that is so and so with the Colts.’ After which they stopped speaking and hung up.”
A baffled Eisen requested Worthy if he was sure the decision hadn’t unintentionally been disconnected.
“I’m constructive,” Worthy stated.
After that, Worthy says issues quieted down till choose No. 28 when he thought the Buffalo Payments have been calling. Nevertheless, it turned out to be the Chiefs, who had simply moved up so as to choose the speedy Texas star.
For Worthy, it was a blessing. He always desired to play in Kansas City and is grateful the Colts, for no matter cause, determined to hold up on him.
“That’s the place I needed to be,” he stated.
Every part labored out in Worthy’s favor. He will get to swimsuit up for the unbeaten Chiefs, who’re at the moment Tremendous Bowl favorites. The Colts, in the meantime, are 4-4 and preventing for his or her playoff lives.
