Hype levels for Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning are reaching new heights as the offseason continues. Despite national attention focused on the Super Bowl last week, Manning somehow managed to find his name in the spotlight again after an interview between Arch’s father, Cooper Manning, and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy.
They discussed various topics, notably the wide receiver’s speed, and Cooper stated that Arch said he could beat Worthy in a 10-yard dash. So, what did Worthy say about this bold claim?
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During a Super Bowl week interview shared by Fox Sport: NFL, Cooper stated that Arch said he could beat Worthy in a 10-yard dash. Worthy somewhat surprisingly agreed.
“Arch probably can get me in a 10. Arch is fast,” Worthy claimed. “Then it’s over.”
These words come from a man who set a new NFL record by running the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds at the 2024 Scouting Combine, surpassing John Ross’ previous record of 4.22 seconds.
Worthy’s response might have been tongue-in-cheek, but Manning showcased impressive speed during the 2024 season. He caught everyone’s attention with a blazing 67-yard touchdown run against UTSA Roadrunners, reaching top speeds of over 20 MPH during that game. The quarterback carried the ball 25 times for 108 yards and scored four touchdowns last fall.
Xavier Worthy’s Unforgettable Rookie Season
Worthy, one of the NFL’s speediest players, capped off his stellar rookie season despite a blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. Still, he set a new Super Bowl record for receiving yards by a rookie with 157, surpassing the previous record of 109 yards held by Chris Matthews and Torry Holt.
As a first-round pick, the speedster quickly became one of the Chiefs’ most potent weapons. He finished with 638 receiving yards, 104 rushing yards, and nine total touchdowns.
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This makes Worthy’s answer to Cooper Manning even more surprising. But funny enough, the speedster appears to share a sentiment common among Olympic sprinters—the first 10 meters are often their slowest.
Whether Worthy was being modest or genuinely believes this, it’s fascinating to think that a quarterback might be quicker off the mark than one of the NFL’s fastest players.
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