No Matter Where Cam Ward was Going, Xavier Restrepo was Always on His Wish List
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The relationship between quarterback and receiver is something few can truly understand. Cam Ward knew that he would be successful in the league as a player and as a leader, but also knew that he would be comfortable with his favorite target last season Xavier Restrepo.
Every team he meet with during his draft process picked up what Ward wanted. He wanted Restrepo with him because he knows how talented he is.
" I did push for him," Ward said after rookie mini-camp. "Every team that I visited with I pushed for [Restrepo]. He was one of the best route runners in college football last season. He was first team All-Conference. He's an All-American. He lever lost in man coverage. He's a back to back 1000 yard receiver so why wouldn't we push for him."
Cam Ward made a push for teams to acquire his @CanesFootball teammate Xavier Restrepo during his own draft process 💯@Cameron7Ward | @XavierRestrepo1 | @Titans pic.twitter.com/hsZ7Ddvzpf
— NFL (@NFL) May 13, 2025
Not only does this highlight his leadership, but it also highlights the trust that the Tennessee Titans organization has in its new franchise quarterback. Ward means business, and having Restrepo will only help the future of his development and the Titans' progress.
"I (want people to know) I am all about business. I really want to be a pro. I want to be one of the great ones, and I want to be a good teammate at the end of the day. I want to win a lot of football games in my career, and I am excited to be around good vets like (Calvin) Ridley, good guys up front like Lloyd (Cushenberry) and JC (Latham) and those guys. I am excited and ready to get to work."
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Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.
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