With the fifteenth total choose within the 2024 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts choose … large receiver Xavier Worthy?
Clearly, that didn’t occur. The Colts chosen UCLA defensive finish Laiatu Latu, however behind the scenes, maybe they weren’t totally dedicated to their choose. Or not less than that’s the case if what Kansas City Chiefs large receiver Xavier Worthy claims is true.
Throughout a current look on the “Rich Eisen Show,” Worthy mentioned 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 received a name at 15, 16, I believe it was the Colts — hung up the telephone in my face. It was a bit of loopy,” Worthy mentioned. “The Colts known as my telephone on draft day and hung up the telephone. They mentioned, ‘Howdy, 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 mentioned.
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 as a way 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 purpose, determined to hold up on him.
“That’s the place I needed to be,” he mentioned.
Every little thing labored out in Worthy’s favor. He will get to go well with up for the unbeaten Chiefs, who’re presently Tremendous Bowl favorites. The Colts, in the meantime, are 4-4 and combating for his or her playoff lives.
