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Tennessee is signing vast receiver Xavier Restrepo, who was the Titans’ No. 1 total 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.
“Open your eyes. I imply suppose for 2 seconds. It is a no-brainer,” Restrepo informed ESPN on the Senior Bowl. “The man’s confirmed all the pieces he must show. He is a wonderful, tremendous assured, God-fearing man. A humble beast. He by no means adjustments and isn’t phased by something.”
Restrepo earned consensus NCAA All-America first-team recognition and was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, honoring the nation’s high cross 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 very good 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 largest receiver. However one factor he would not lack is confidence.
“I am some of the humble guys you will ever meet,” Restrepo mentioned. “Whoever is fortunate sufficient to get me as effectively goes to get a future Corridor of Famer.”
