Fresno native and Chiefs player, Xavier Worthy, will get his own day

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Xavier Worthy, the Fresno autochthonal and erstwhile Central High Grizzly who was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this twelvemonth volition beryllium getting his ain day.

City Council President Annalisa Perea announced the proclamation of "Xavier Worthy Day" connected Thursday. The time is simply a proclamation to grant the Fresno Native and the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, according to officials.

Officials accidental that this time recognizes Worthy's bonzer achievements successful nonrecreational shot and his unwavering committedness to giving backmost to his community.

Worthy was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs successful April successful the archetypal circular of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Officials accidental Worthy was calved and raised successful Fresno and showcased his diversion talents aboriginal connected astatine Central East High School, wherever helium excelled successful some shot and track, graduating with the people of 2021.

According to officials, Worthy broke the NFL Combine's 40-yard dash grounds with 4.12 seconds.

Officials accidental Perea praised Worthy for not lone his occurrence connected the tract but besides for his committedness to making a quality disconnected the field.

"Xavier Worthy exemplifies the values of hard work, perseverance, and giving back. We are incredibly arrogant of his accomplishments and are excited to spot what the aboriginal holds for him some successful the NFL and successful his ongoing efforts to enactment his community," Perea said.

Officials accidental Nicky Jones, Worthy's mother, on with different household members and friends were
present astatine the lawsuit to judge the proclamation.