Miami Connection
Restrepo's dominance elevated the University of Miami Hurricanes football program, setting unbreakable records that highlight South Florida's talent pipeline to college and pro football. His 2024 season led the nation in key receiving stats, boosting Miami's profile in the ACC and nationally while inspiring young athletes in Broward County communities like Coconut Creek and Pompano Beach. As a homegrown star from Deerfield Beach High, he embodies and reinforces South Florida's reputation as a football powerhouse.
About
Born in Statesville, North Carolina, but raised in Coconut Creek, Florida, Xavier Restrepo grew up in South Florida's football hotbed before attending Deerfield Beach High School. He enrolled at the University of Miami in 2020, where he played five seasons for the Hurricanes, finishing his career as the program's all-time leader in receptions (200), receiving yards (2,844), and receiving touchdowns (21). In 2024, he recorded 69 catches for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning All-ACC First Team honors for the second straight year, consensus NCAA All-America first-team recognition, and a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist nod. A 5-10, 198-pound slot receiver known for his production despite modest speed, Restrepo graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology in May 2024. His deep Miami roots and legendary college tenure cement his status as a local football icon. Currently, he is a professional wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL.