Coral Gables, FL – In a shocking and unexpected move, Miami Hurricanes 5-star wide receiver Xavier Restrepo has announced that he will be leaving the program, citing a toxic team environment and a lack of support from his teammates.
Restrepo, who was one of the top recruits in the country when he signed with Miami, had been expected to be a key contributor to the Hurricanes’ offense. However, according to sources close to the program, Restrepo had become increasingly frustrated with the team’s dynamics and felt that he was not being utilized to his full potential.
“The whole team is against me,” Restrepo said in a statement. “I’ve tried to make it work, but it’s clear that I’m not wanted here. I deserve better, and I’m going to find a program that values me as a player and as a person.”
Restrepo’s decision to leave the program is a significant blow to the Hurricanes, who were counting on him to be a key playmaker in their offense. The team’s wide receiver corps is now left with a significant void, and it remains to be seen how they will replace Restrepo’s talent and production.
“We’re disappointed to see Xavier go, but we understand that this is what’s best for him,” said Miami head coach Mario Cristobal. “We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and appreciate the contributions he made to our program during his time here.”
Restrepo’s departure is the latest in a series of setbacks for the Hurricanes, who have struggled to find consistency and success on the field in recent years. The team’s fans are left wondering what could have been, and are now left to pick up the pieces and move forward without one of their most talented players.
As for Restrepo, he is expected to enter the transfer portal and explore his options for the 2025 season. With his talent and production, he is likely to be a highly sought-after commodity on the transfer market, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up next.
