I could see Worthy having a DeSean Jackson impact. D-Jax went 62-912-2 as a rookie. Depending on Rice's status, that's probably reasonable with a higher TD number.
Looks like I’m out of sync with most projections. I’m comfortable with that based on his All 22 film.
Consensus seems to be WR4 (41-48), I have him at WR60 for this season. He could develop into an average starter if he continues to develop. Is he still only 20?
You mentioned DeSean, now that was a speedster with a much deeper cv and came into the league with the ability to sink his hips and accelerate out of breaks on Day 1. That’s not the case with Worthy.
My predraft notes
Pencil thin, lacks hand strength, will struggle with press man on Sundays. Does not get separation underneath v physical single coverage. Downfield the separation is inevitable, his speed is blinding. Elite explosiveness & acceleration. The functional strength pops up again in contested catch situations.
Looked great two years ago as a true freshman (early breakout), played through a hand fracture in the second half of his sophomore season. TCU Hodges-Tomlinson) shut him down with press man.
Limited route tree success in 2023. Had the most success on 3 routes: sitting down on hitch routes (21/18 257 1), followed by screens (21/19 146 1), and speed outs (8/7 146 1.)
Other route data:
- Corner 3 targets 1-26-0 66.0 rtg
- Crossing 12 targets 6-116-1 77.1 rtg
- Go 10 targets 3-125-1 72.9 rtg
- In 3 targets 1-6-0 42.4 rtg
- Out 13 targets 8-144-0 99.5 rtg
- Post 2 targets 0-0-0 39.6 rtg
- Slant 10 targets 4-42-0 52.9 rtg
Game changing speed that must be accounted for presnap in all situations. Needs to get stronger & become a better hand fighter.
Takes plays off when it’s not coming his way. Questionable work ethic? That won’t translate.
He has elite traits and there is definitely a path for him. I’m not seeing it for this year; maybe I’m wrong & the majority opinion has it right.