The second-year receiver improved his speed and special-teams value while consistently taking advantage of his opportunities throughout the summer.
By PAUL KUHARSKY
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Xavier Restrepo’s reliability and his improved speed and special teams ability have made him too good for the Titans to pass up, and he’s part of the team’s initial 53-man roster.
Restrepo was consistently productive through training camp and in joint practices. He led the team with eight catches for 97 yards in three preseason games.
“I just feel like these coaches did an amazing job of giving me opportunities," he said. "I'd like to think that when they did give me opportunities, I've done the most with it. Obviously, we left some plays out there, but for the most part, I felt like I took advantage of the opportunities and I just feel so much more grounded.”
He’s a complicated roster piece because he’s a slot receiver, and that's a spot where the Titans will feature Wan’Dale Robinson and can easily play their other top four guys, starting with Chim Dike. He can contribute on special teams, but not necessarily in the outside spots where receivers are typically featured.
After Saturday’s preseason finale, he said he can contribute on all four core special teams and thanked special teams coaches John Fassel and Rayna Stewart for helping boost his game in that department.
The team clearly views him as too good to let go.
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Restrepo's presence means the Titans are keeping six wide receivers, as Carnell Tate, Robinson, Calvin Ridley, Elic Ayomanor and Dike are locks.
Bryce Oliver’s bid was centered on special teams and he did not make it. The versatile and more experienced receiver KJ Osborn also missed out.
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