Feb. 2, 2026, 2:09 a.m. ET

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Xavier Restrepo had a humbling season, spending most of it on the team’s practice squad. Now, heading into the offseason, Restrepo is focused on making 2026 different, and he has already started putting in the work. 

By now, everyone knows his story, a college football legend from his time with the Hurricanes, where he was a dominant force. He finished his college career with 200 receptions for 2,844 yards and 21 touchdowns in 51 games. 

Restrepo signed with the Titans as an undrafted rookie free agent after a disappointing pre-draft process, during which he fell through the draft due to a lack of elite measurables and traits. The former All-American spent the season on the Titans’ practice squad but looked productive when given a shot in two games. Unfortunately, he suffered an ankle injury that stifled his momentum. 

Restrepo will have another uphill climb in 2026, with the Titans likely adding multiple wideouts during the offseason. While they will all be on equal footing in the new system, as an undrafted practice squad veteran, he will have to stand out to have a shot. 

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