Ward, Restrepo Pick Up FWAA All-America Distinction
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — University of Miami standouts Cam Ward and Xavier Restrepo claimed All-America recognition for the second straight day, as the duo received second-team honors from the Football Writers association of America on Tuesday.
The Hurricanes are the lone ACC program to have multiple players represented on the prestigious list.
Ward — who picked up his fourth All-America accolade this month — paces the country in passing touchdowns (36) and quarterback rating (88.0). The 2024 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award winner also ranks second in all of FBS in passing yards (4,123), passing yards per game (343.6), points responsible for (254) and total offense (359.9).
In his one year at The U, Ward set new single-season school records for both passing touchdowns and passing yards, becoming the first Miami student-athlete to tally seven straight 300-yard performances.
The 6-foot-2, 223-pound signal caller threw for 300 yards and totaled three touchdowns on 10 occasions en route to being named the ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player.
Ward has registered 155 career passing touchdown passes, which is tied for the NCAA Division I career record with Case Keenum.
The fifth-year senior has thrown for 17,999 yards over his collegiate career, vaulting into the top five in NCAA history.
Following one of the greatest campaigns in program history, Restrepo was bestowed his third All-America selection of 2024.
The 5-foot-10, 198-pound wide receiver set new school records for career receptions (200) and career receiving yards (2,844), after establishing the single-season mark for catches (85) a year ago.
As of Dec. 17, Restrepo is tied for fifth nationally with 11 receiving touchdowns, while also checking in tied for eighth with 1,127 receiving yards.
The two-time First All-ACC honoree is the lone Miami player to have 1,000 receiving yards in multiple campaigns.
With Ward and Restrepo leading the way, the Hurricanes boast the top offensive unit in the nation, pacing all FBS programs in scoring offense (44.2), total offense (538.3), yards per play (7.6), first downs (327) and third down conversion rate (56.5).
The full FWAA All-America teams can be viewed HERE.
