[IN PICS] Xavier Worthy pays special tribute to division rival and former teammate Jahdae Barron for 24th birthday

Xavier Worthy (left) celebrated his former college teammate Jahdae Barron
Xavier Worthy (left) celebrated his former college teammate Jahdae Barron's (right) birthday. (Credit: Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images/Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Xavier Worthy and the Kansas City Chiefs see the Denver Broncos as their division rival and nemesis. For Worthy though, there is one member of the Broncos who he calls a friend, former Texas Longhorns teammate, Jahdae Barron.

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On Thursday, Barron celebrated his 24th birthday and received a special birthday shoutout from Worthy. In a series of posts on his Instagram story, the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver shared his birthday wishes for Barron. The first was a jersey swap between the wide receiver and the cornerback during one of the Chiefs and Broncos matchups.

Xavier Worthy shared birthday messages Jahdae Barron. (Credit: @worthyyy)
Xavier Worthy shared birthday messages Jahdae Barron. (Credit: @worthyyy)

He then shared another photo on his Instagram story of them during their collegiate days at Texas.

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Worthy's second post for Jahdae Barron's birthday. (Credit: @worthyyy)
Worthy's second post for Jahdae Barron's birthday. (Credit: @worthyyy)

Jahdae Barron and Xavier Worthy were teammates at Texas from 2021 through the 2023 NCAA season. Their friendship got so close, they were referred to as "brothers."

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Xavier Worthy channeled his inner cowboy for the Thanksgiving matchup

The Kansas City Chiefs traveled to Texas to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. The Chiefs were slightly edged out by the Cowboys in a 31-28 finish, despite quarterback Patrick Mahomes four touchdown day.

Earlier this week, Xavier Worthy shared a look at his gameday style for the holiday game in Texas. In the photos posted on Instagram, the wide receiver wore washed denim jeans with a matching denim jacket. He paired the look with a black t-shirt and a black cowboy hat, cowboy boots and sunglasses, channeling a Texas style for the occasion.

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Worthy had four catches for 61 yards in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Cowboys. As the 6-6 Kansas City Chiefs face unusual struggles than they have been accustomed to as of late.

In ten games this season, Worthy has 35 receptions for 401 yards and just one touchdown. His time on the field has been limited after suffering a dislocated shoulder earlier this season. In his rookie campaign in 2024, Worthy had 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns catches along with 20 rushing attempts for 104 yards and three touchdowns.

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