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The 5-10, 185-pounder is currently a consensus 3-star in the national rankings. According to the 247Sports Composite, Restrepo is the #829 player nationally, #50 ATH in the country, and the #114 player in the Sunshine State.
Recruiting Story
Xavier Restrepo earned his Miami offer back in January of 2018, and Miami had been the favorite to land him since that point. However, Restrepo would not verbally commit for nearly a year and a half since he did not have the green light from the Miami staff. That changed in May of 2019. Restrepo got the go-ahead to commit from the Miami staff on May 22nd, and he committed later that evening. Restrepo has been solid on his Miami pledge since that point.
Evaluation
Restrepo shined as a receiver and playmaker for St. Thomas and Deerfield Beach on the offensive side of the field the last two seasons, but he has been a true marvel to watch in the off-season camps and 7-on-7 circuit. He owns these types of events and is extremely active in trying to take as many reps as possible, even cutting in line to maximize his reps. That type of competitive nature makes him really fun to watch, but Restrepo is also a very deliberate route-runner and is often working one step ahead to set up his defender. He separates with ease and has great change of direction, using those skills to take home the Opening Miami WR MVP this year in a very stacked field. He also recorded a 4.16 shuttle time, and a 32.5 inch vertical.
Restrepo has the ability to play defense as well. When we first saw Restrepo during his sophomore year, I pegged him as a future safety. He’s got a little Jaquan Johnson in him when looking at his size (5-10) and speed (clocked a 4.58 at the Opening Miami Regional) as a DB, because he also has great intangibles that go beyond measurables, loves to hit, and just has a knack for making plays happen. With that being said, Restrepo will start out at receiver when spring practice rolls around.
In a year with so much talent at the WR position in South Florida, Restrepo’s name seems to get lost in the mix at times, but he is one of the most reliable pass-catching options in the entire country; he is just always open. Whether it’s Friday nights or 7-on-7s, every time he steps on the field, Restrepo produces. Restrepo is not the biggest or the fastest guy out there, but he has a love for football that few people have and takes his craft very seriously. He’s a guy with a high floor that any coach would love to have in their program.
The Team
To say that Miami struggled at receiver in 2019 would be a criminal understatement. Miami did not have a single receiver with over 500 yards on the year, and the team’s leading receiver was a tight end who did not even play the entire season. On top of that, Miami’s top receiver and the leader of the room, K.J. Osborn, is leaving for the NFL. Jeff Thomas is leaving for the NFL as well, which leaves Miami with a room full of talented but still unproven players.
Redshirt Probability: 3/10
The competition for reps at wide receiver next season will be wide open, which is a perfect opportunity for any young receiver looking to make a first-year impact. Restrepo will arrive on campus in January, which also helps his chances of playing next season. Furthermore, Restrepo is one of the most versatile players in the country and can play numerous positions on the field. Whether it is at receiver, DB, or anywhere on special teams, Restrepo is the type of player that finds his way onto the field.
The 5-10, 185-pounder is currently a consensus 3-star in the national rankings. According to the 247Sports Composite, Restrepo is the #829 player nationally, #50 ATH in the country, and the #114 player in the Sunshine State.
Recruiting Story
Xavier Restrepo earned his Miami offer back in January of 2018, and Miami had been the favorite to land him since that point. However, Restrepo would not verbally commit for nearly a year and a half since he did not have the green light from the Miami staff. That changed in May of 2019. Restrepo got the go-ahead to commit from the Miami staff on May 22nd, and he committed later that evening. Restrepo has been solid on his Miami pledge since that point.
Evaluation
Restrepo shined as a receiver and playmaker for St. Thomas and Deerfield Beach on the offensive side of the field the last two seasons, but he has been a true marvel to watch in the off-season camps and 7-on-7 circuit. He owns these types of events and is extremely active in trying to take as many reps as possible, even cutting in line to maximize his reps. That type of competitive nature makes him really fun to watch, but Restrepo is also a very deliberate route-runner and is often working one step ahead to set up his defender. He separates with ease and has great change of direction, using those skills to take home the Opening Miami WR MVP this year in a very stacked field. He also recorded a 4.16 shuttle time, and a 32.5 inch vertical.
Restrepo has the ability to play defense as well. When we first saw Restrepo during his sophomore year, I pegged him as a future safety. He’s got a little Jaquan Johnson in him when looking at his size (5-10) and speed (clocked a 4.58 at the Opening Miami Regional) as a DB, because he also has great intangibles that go beyond measurables, loves to hit, and just has a knack for making plays happen. With that being said, Restrepo will start out at receiver when spring practice rolls around.
In a year with so much talent at the WR position in South Florida, Restrepo’s name seems to get lost in the mix at times, but he is one of the most reliable pass-catching options in the entire country; he is just always open. Whether it’s Friday nights or 7-on-7s, every time he steps on the field, Restrepo produces. Restrepo is not the biggest or the fastest guy out there, but he has a love for football that few people have and takes his craft very seriously. He’s a guy with a high floor that any coach would love to have in their program.
The Team
To say that Miami struggled at receiver in 2019 would be a criminal understatement. Miami did not have a single receiver with over 500 yards on the year, and the team’s leading receiver was a tight end who did not even play the entire season. On top of that, Miami’s top receiver and the leader of the room, K.J. Osborn, is leaving for the NFL. Jeff Thomas is leaving for the NFL as well, which leaves Miami with a room full of talented but still unproven players.
Redshirt Probability: 3/10
The competition for reps at wide receiver next season will be wide open, which is a perfect opportunity for any young receiver looking to make a first-year impact. Restrepo will arrive on campus in January, which also helps his chances of playing next season. Furthermore, Restrepo is one of the most versatile players in the country and can play numerous positions on the field. Whether it is at receiver, DB, or anywhere on special teams, Restrepo is the type of player that finds his way onto the field.