World-Class Sprinters Xavier Worthy and Tia Jones Announce Engagement

World-class sprinters Xavier Worthy and Tia Jones, both clad in white and wearing sandals, held hands while relishing a slow, sandy walk toward the beachfront. This is where Worthy had prepared a candle-lit rose-petal pathway leading to a mammoth red-rose wreath flanked by free-standing white block letters spelling out "Marry Me." 

Worthy, a first-round draft pick of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, got down on one knee and proposed to the track and field star with a stunning emerald-cut diamond set on a diamond-studded white metal band. Jones said, "Yes."

It was designed by Houston-based Leo Khusro, whose client base includes many NFL stars.

The romantic scene was documented as a video on the couple's shared Instagram page. The simple caption read, "The Worthy’s," punctuated by two emojis, a diamond ring and red rose. Jones made sure to show off her ring throughout the 60-second Reel.

Worthy and Jones could become the fastest couple to ever tie the knot. A wide receiver, Worthy recently set a record for the fasted 40-yard dash (4.21 seconds) in NFL Combine history. Back in February, Jones matched the indoor 60-meter hurdles world record of 7.67 seconds at the USATF Indoor Championships.

Jones sustained an ACL injury later in that USAFT meet and was still recovering when she just missed qualifying for the US Olympic Team, which will be competing in Paris later this month.

Still, it's been a whirlwind of excitement for the couple. Only a few weeks ago, they announced on Instagram that they had purchased a home together.

"We are home owners," wrote Jones. "Super blessed to be able to experience buying a home with the person you love!! Nothing more important than family and building a foundation!"

In early June, Worthy signed a four-year rookie contract worth $13.8 million.

Credits: Screen captures via Instagram / Xavierandtiaa.