(Video) ‘Wholesome’ Xavier Worthy hands over the ball to his mom on her birthday after scoring TD against Saints

Kansas City Chiefs' rookie receiver gave his mom, Nicky Jones, a massive birthday present by handing over his touchdown ball scored against the Saints.

(Video) ‘Wholesome’ Xavier Worthy hands over the ball to his mom on her birthday after scoring TD against Saints

Xavier Worthy and his mom Nicky Nicole Jones (Image via IMAGO/ x)

Xavier Worthy’s mother, Nicky Nicole Jones, came to cheer her son on when the Kansas City Chiefs played the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday. Worthy honored her by handing over his touchdown ball.

The Chiefs had a slender three-point lead at the start of the fourth quarter. For a change, Worthy lined up in the backfield like a fullback instead of his usual receiver spot.

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On first & goal, quarterback Patrick Mahomes handed the ball over to the rookie speedster, who made a couple of Saints defenders miss before somersaulting inside the endzone to give the Chiefs a nine-point lead.

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The cameras followed Worthy as he searched for someone in the stands. It turned out that he was looking for his mother, Nicky Nicole Jones, who flew in to watch her son’s game. Worthy gave the touchdown ball as a present for her birthday.

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Xavier Worthy revealed his feelings for his mom Nicole Jones

After Worthy gave her the TD ball, ESPN’s sideline reporter Lisa Salters explained the young wideout’s relationship with his mother.

(Video) 'Wholesome' Xavier Worthy hands over the ball to his mom on her birthday after scoring TD against Saints
Xavier Worthy (Image via IMAGO)

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 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.’

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Xavier Worthy is the son of Nicole Jones and Worthy Sr. The 21-year-old spent his childhood in Fresno, California, where he attended Cedar East High School. Jones has been his coach outside the gridiron throughout his life.

After graduating, Jones enrolled Worthy at the University of Texas, where he starred for the Texas Longhorns for three seasons. He played 39 games for the Horns, recording 197 catches for 2755 yards and 26 touchdowns. Prior to her son announcing the draft, she wrote a heartfelt message on X (previously Twitter).

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. Persevered through bad times & stayed humble during good times. Being your mom is one of my greatest joys in life! So thankful!

Nicky Nicole Jones wrote on X

Jones was in Detroit when the Kansas City Chiefs traded up a spot to draft Xavier Worthy 28th overall on the first day.

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Since then, Worthy appeared in all 5 games in 2024, catching 12 passes for 179 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, along with 6 carries for 42 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.