Xavier Worthy, a rising star in American football, impressed everyone with his stellar performance with Texas in 2023. On Saturday, the WR participated in the NFL Scouting Combine, showing an impeccable performance that stirred his comparison with the Olympic champion, Usain Bolt.
However, fans couldn’t accept this ongoing comparison, which prompted a backlash against the continued juxtaposition of the two athletes.
Xavier Worthy gets compared to Usain Bolt after dash time record
Xavier Worthy, who had a rough start in the football world, broke the previous NFL Combine record on Saturday. The WR completed the 40-yard dash within 4.21 seconds becoming the fastest-ever 40-yard dash.
The previous record was held by John Ross in 2017, which was 4.22 seconds. The same record was also made by the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, in 2019.
Xavier Worthy talked about this achievement expressing gratitude.
“I just broke the record. It still doesn’t feel real. Man, just a blessing to be able to do this in front of all these fans, with all these peers I’m with.”
His mother also congratulated him by calling him the fastest NFL Combine player. Considering Xavier has even broken the record of Usain Bolt, it came as a shock to many, as Bolt is considered the fastest man in the world.
However, claiming that Xavier Worthy is faster than Usain Bolt can be considered misleading considering that when he ran the dash, he was dressed in casuals and not wearing any cleats. He had nothing riding on it and even with that, he matched the record of John Ross. If given proper surroundings, he might have run faster than that.
Fans lash out at Bolt-Worthy comparisons
Fans also didn’t like this comparison, calling out everyone who started doing it. They emphasized the remarkable achievements of Usain Bolt, highlighting that he accomplished his record-breaking feats even while wearing casual attire such as tennis shoes and sweatpants.
“Usain Bolt did it in tennis shoes and sweatpants let’s not.”
Some users pointed out that Bolt achieved his feats despite being past his prime and in his 40s at the time of the comparisons, suggesting that his accomplishments were even more impressive considering his age.
“Don’t exclude the fact that Usain was out his prime and in 40’s, but still great feat.”
There was a sentiment among users not to diminish Bolt’s legacy by drawing comparisons to other athletes.
“DO NOT DISRESPECT THE GOAT… he did it in sweats, tennis shoes and was 33 at the time.”
Some fans expressed frustration at the recurring comparisons between Usain Bolt and other athletes, implying that such comparisons were unnecessary.
“Not this bollocks again.”
The fans’ reactions showcased a range of reactions, from defending Bolt’s legacy to expressing weariness at the ongoing discussions surrounding comparisons between him and other athletes.
Despite that, there is no denying that, currently, Xavier Worthy is the star player. With his record-breaking performance in the NFL Combine, he will be one of the most sought-after players in the draft process.
