Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy Runs for a Touchdown, Presents Ball to His Mom on Her Birthday

Mar. 15, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) and his mother Nicky Jones.Photo:Andrew Mather/Kansas City Chiefs via AP

Andrew Mather/Kansas City Chiefs via AP

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiverXavier Worthygave his mom,Nicky Jones, the best birthday present!

Jones was at Arrowhead Stadium proudly cheering on her son, 21, and his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, as they took on the New Orleans Saints on Monday, Oct. 7.

Since it was Jones' birthday, Worthy eagerly presented his mom with the game ball after hescored a three-yard rushing touchdownduring the fourth quarter, ultimatelyhelping the Chiefs secure a 26-13 victory. It was the team’s fifth win in a row to start the season.

Immediately after taking the handoff from tight endTravis Kelce, the wide receiver rushed to the endzone, ran to his mom in the stands andthrew her the ball before the two shared a sweet hug.

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The Chiefs shared a clip of the moment onX, writing, “Celebrating mom’s birthday with a touchdown 🫶.”

Xavier Worthy and his mom Nicky Jones.Nicky Worthy/X

Nicky Worthy/X

“Xavier Worthy says his mom Nicky is his best friend,“Monday Night Footballsideline reporter Lisa Saltersexplained. “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.' "

This is thewide receiver’s first season after being drafted in April, following a record-breaking 40-yard dash in just 4.21 seconds at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.

The former Texas Longhorns player even got the support from Kelce’s girlfriend,Taylor Swift, wholiked an Instagram video of the NFL rookie being drafted.

Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 07, 2024.David Eulitt/Getty

David Eulitt/Getty

Jones has shown her support for her son on X, where she posts during Worthy’s games. In a January 2024 tweet, she wrote that being his mother is “one of my greatest joys in life.”

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“Thank you for representing yourself, family, & city the way you did these past 3 yrs. No off the field issues. Played every game, even when injured,” Joneswrote. “Persevered thru bad times & stayed humble during good times. Being your mom is one of my greatest joys in life! So thankful!”

source: people.com