There's some national curiosity surrounding Restrepo's ability, and the reason behind the curiosity is pretty sad IMO. (especially in 2019)
The HC has had to tell scouts..."Look, this kid can play!"
Transferring to Deerfield is going to improve his recruitment big time. Any kid who can start in Deerfield's WR corp is gonna get the benefit of the doubt. He'll also be playing a ton of Defense which will add more to his tape and scouts will see his athletic ability. (as opposed to be him being at STA and catching 20 balls as a slot WR)
Also, a scout that was at practice yesterday spoke about STA players being overhyped, from the media and from their own coaches. So I'm sure they wanna see if Restrepo can actually play or if he's just an overhyped white kid from STA. (which he's not)
Louisville and NC State were also at practice. NC State throwing out offers like candy. 2022 DT Alton Tarber, 2021 CB Phillip O'Brien, 2020 DE Choute Kervins, 2021 OG Isaiah Bunn and 2022 RB Jazzion Patterson all received offers.