Xavier Worthy: Chiefs star arrested on assault charge in Texas

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested in Texas on Friday for an alleged assault, according to online jail records. 

Worthy, a 2024 first-round draft pick out of Texas, was booked by the Williamson County Sheriff’s office on an assault charge. 

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.  (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

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The charge read as an assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded. Under Texas law, the charge is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. 

A bond had not been posted as of Saturday morning. 

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) runs with the ball against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) during the first half of Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.  (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)

The Chiefs said in a statement to Fox News Digital, “We are aware and gathering information.” 

A standout at Texas, Worthy was drafted by the Chiefs with the no. 28 overall pick. He finished his rookie season with 59 catches for 638 yards and six touchdowns, and 20 rushes for 104 yards and three more scores.

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Worthy also had a significant impact in the Chiefs’ third-straight Super Bowl appearance, hauling in eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns in the 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. 

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.  (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

His total yardage set an NFL rookie record for the big game. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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