The Miami Dolphins offence has been based on two characteristics ever since head coach Mike McDaniel took over: speed and explosiveness.
With Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, De’Von Achane, and Raheem Mostert among others, one might argue that Miami already has a greater concentration of these two skill sets than any other club in the league. But what if they could upgrade this device by adding just one more component?
The 33rd Team NFL expert Ari Meirov projected in his one and only mock draft of 2024 that the Dolphins would quickly solve the WR3 problem by selecting Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy at No. 21 overall. And Worthy’s running style may be summed up with the same phrase.
What an incredible addition Mr. 4.21 would be to an offensive line that also had Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and De’Von Achane? Meirov spoke. Is Mike McDaniel capable of resisting? Just so that everyone on the internet could stop attempting to picture it, I would love to see it happen.
Meirov is alluding to Worthy’s record-setting 40-yard dash speed from the NFL combine this year. He set a record for the fastest sprint time in combine history with a time of 4.21 seconds.
After deciding on the exceptional wide receiver skill, Meirov said, “I had the trenches locked in for the Miami Dolphins until the very end. However, after floating the idea to some people, I was convinced to put Xavier Worthy in.”
The final section is crucial. Meirov’s prognosis does not seem to be based on conjecture. Granted, he enjoyed himself a little when he made the internet statement, but before to making this decision, he consulted with a few sources.
Furthermore, Worthy’s belief that he is a first-round contender for Miami is shared by other prominent parties besides The 33rd Team insider.
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There is a lot of conjecture and rumours going around because the draft is officially two days away. That being said, a few knowledgeable members of the NFL community have connected Worthy to the Dolphins.
Sports Illustrated NFL analyst Albert Breer reported on April 22 that “one name I’ve heard circled for Miami from other teams is Texas WR Xavier Worthy, who would add even more speed to the offence, and perhaps give the team an off-ramp with Tyreek Hill over the next year or two.”
In an interview with Josh Moser on April 22, prominent player agent Drew Rosenhaus—who represents a number of Dolphins players, including Hill—also suggested Worthy as a Miami round one selection choice.
Officially, welcome to #NFLDraft Week! The Dolphins pick at #21. Drew Rosenhaus tells me – it will NOT be a QB or RB in RD 1. Here are his names to pay attention to, how much do you agree? #NFLDraft2024 #finsup pic.twitter.com/5W48THyJTd
— Josh Moser (@TheMozKnowz) April 22, 2024
Rosenhaus said, “It wouldn’t shock me in the first round if they took a receiver if it happened to be a guy that they love.” “because Mike McDaniel isn’t able to move quickly enough.”
He said, “I wouldn’t be surprised from what I know about Mike McDaniel if he’s pounding the table for [Worthy] if he’s on the board at 21—a guy like Worthy, who set the combine record.”
Based on what he’s been hearing, Rosenhaus also named edge rushers Jared Verse (Florida State) and Laiatu Latu (UCLA), as well as offensive guard Graham Barton of Duke, as potential first-round picks for the Dolphins.
Daniel Jeremiah’s Most Recent Top-50 Draft Ranking Places Xavier Worthy in 31st position.
NFL Network draft guru Daniel Jeremiah ranked Worthy at No. 31 overall in his fifth revision of the top-50 rankings.
He said, “Worthy has a very lean frame and is average in height.” The 40-yard dash king may overwhelm the defence because he is incredibly erratic. Although he can play both inside and outside and was utilised in a number of ways while at Texas, his finest movements include double plays, shot plays, and pure takeoffs.
“Worthy is dynamic off the line and has the ability to go into second and third gear down the field,” the speaker continues. When asked to work back downhill after the break, he is as crisp. Throughout his career, his hands have been inconsistent, but this past autumn, he was far more dependable than he had been.
Jeremiah concluded by observing that “he has a jet pack on his back after the catch.” “He explodes away from defenders and racks up big plays,” the explanation goes.
He was described as a “taller version of Hollywood Brown” by the draft scout, who also said that “you can feel his speed in every game.” It goes without saying that, should he fall to No. 21 overall, Worthy is a very alluring prospect for the Dolphins war room to consider.