NOT only is Xavier Worthy lighting up the NFL in his debut season, he’s making his mother incredibly proud along the way.
Here we get to know Nicky Jones, the lightning-quick rookie’s mom and “best friend”.
On October 7, 2024, Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver Xavier Worthy made headlines during a Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints.
Worthy’s mother Nicky Jones was sitting in the end zone on the front row when the rookie took a handoff out of the backfield from Travis Kelce on a trick play.
Quick as a flash he broke through New Orleans’ defense and scored a diving touchdown, giving the Chiefs a 23-13 lead.
After scoring these crucial points in the fourth quarter, Worthy immediately ran to the stands to present the game ball to his mother, who was celebrating her birthday.
ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters shed some light on their relationship, sharing: “Xavier Worthy says his mom Nicky is his best friend.
“He says that she had him when she was 18, so she’s like really his sister.
“He said, ‘Our relationship is really close. She’s meant the world to me. She’s just been there for me every step of the way. We have that special bond. Talk all the time’.”
The Chiefs shared a clip of Worthy’s touchdown and subsequent celebration with his mother on social media.
It was captioned: “Celebrating mom’s birthday with a touchdown.”
Nicky has been a constant source of support throughout Worthy’s football career.
She was by his side throughout his high school days in Fresno, California, as well as his college career at the University of Texas, and now into his rookie season with the Chiefs.
In January 2024, as Worthy was preparing for the NFL Draft, Nicky expressed her pride in her son on social media.
She posted: “Thank you for representing yourself, family, & city the way you did these past 3 yrs.
Being your mom is one of my greatest joys in life! So thankful!
Nicky Jones
“No off the field issues. Played every game, even when injured.
“Persevered thru bad times & stayed humble during good times.
“Being your mom is one of my greatest joys in life! So thankful!”
Nicky gave birth to Xavier on April 27, 2003, when she was just 18.
He was raised in Fresno, California, along with his two younger sisters named Ree and Onie.
The family’s close-knit relationship has been a cornerstone of Worthy’s support system throughout his athletic career.
Nicky regularly posts pics of her family on X, and shares how proud she is of her son.
Worthy’s progress to the NFL has been marked by a number of impressive achievements.
At the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, he set a record with a blazing 4.21-second 40-yard dash, cementing his status as one of the fastest players in the draft class.
This performance, coupled with his successful college career at the University of Texas, led to his selection by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Throughout his rookie season, Worthy has shown flashes of the incredible potential that made him such a highly sought-after pick.
His speed and route-running ability have made him a valuable asset to the Chiefs’ offense.
Worthy’s touching touchdown celebration with his mom on her birthday has already become one of the memorable moments of the 2024 NFL season.
