Tennessee is signing broad receiver Xavier Restrepo, who was the Titans’ No. 1 general decide Cam Ward’s favourite goal at Miami final season, as an undrafted free agent, sources informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday.
Restrepo recorded 69 catches for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns in rising as Ward’s go-to receiver for the Hurricanes. Over his five-year profession Restrepo completed as Miami’s’ all-time chief in receptions (200), receiving yards (2,844), and receiving touchdowns (21). He additionally holds the file for essentially the most 100-yard video games in Miami historical past.
Main as much as the draft, Restrepo lobbied for Ward to be the primary participant picked within the draft.
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“Open your eyes. I imply assume for 2 seconds. It is a no-brainer,” Restrepo informed ESPN on the Senior Bowl. “The man’s confirmed every part he must show. He is a superb, tremendous assured, God-fearing man. A humble beast. He by no means modifications and is rarely phased by something.”
Restrepo earned consensus NCAA All-America first-team recognition and was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, honoring the nation’s prime go catcher.
The Titans earlier addressed their receiver group by choosing Chimere Dike from Florida and Elic Ayomanor from Stanford within the fourth spherical. Restrepo faces a protracted street to creating the roster however will depend on his chemistry with Ward to assist him make a great impression on the Titans workers.
Restrepo’s draft inventory dropped after he ran a disappointing 4.87 second time within the 40-yard sprint at Miami’s professional day. At 5-foot-10, 198 kilos, Restrepo is not the most important receiver. However one factor he does not lack is confidence.
“I am probably the most humble guys you may ever meet,” Restrepo mentioned. “Whoever is fortunate sufficient to get me as properly goes to get a future Corridor of Famer.”
