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Xavier Worthy. Left photo: Williamson County Jail, right photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas – Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested in Williamson County, Texas on Friday.
Xavier Worthy Arrest
Xavier Worthy (Source: Williamson County Jail)
What we know:
Worthy was arrested and charged with assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, according to online court records.
Jail records show Worthy was arrested on Friday night.
Williamson County is located outside of Austin. Worthy attended the University of Texas.
What we don’t know:
Details about the incident were not made immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 7 Austin for more information.
Xavier Worthy
NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 09: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images
The backstory:
Xavier Worthy, 21, was drafted with the 28th pick in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Worthy had a standout career for the Longhorns, earning All-Big 12 honors three times.
In his rookie season with the Chiefs, he scored 9 touchdowns and appeared in the Super Bowl.
