May 10, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) goes through throwing drills during Rookie Mini Camp at Saint Thomas Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

No Matter Where Cam Ward was Going, Xavier Restrepo was Always on His Wish List

Originally posted on Miami Hurricanes on SI
By Justice Sandle | Last updated May 14, 2025 3:00 PM ET

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."