8 things to know about new Rams WR Tutu AtwellCameron DaSilva
April 30, 2021 7:41 pm
Sean McVay and Les Snead said they wanted more speed on the Rams this year, and they added just that in the second round by drafting wide receiver Tutu Atwell out of Louisville. It was a surprising pick at No. 57 overall, but one that the Rams feel good about.
His real name is actually Chatarius Atwell, but like his dad, he goes by Tutu. Here are eight things to know about the Rams’ newest wide receiver, who has blazing speed and weighs less than most NFL players.
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His most recent weigh-in was 160 poundsImmediately after Atwell was picked, fans and analysts on Twitter mentioned his weight. He checked in at 155 pounds initially during the pre-draft process. At his medical re-check before the draft, he weighed in at 149 pounds. Then, he posted a video of himself standing on the scale.
He got his weight up a bit, as the scale showed 160.3 pounds. It’s not much, but it’s certainly better than the 149 pounds he weighed not long before that weigh-in.
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According to our #'s at @PFF
TuTu Atwell ranked (2019-2020):
3rd in YAC (988)
12th in 1st downs (70)
9th in explosive pass plays of 15+ yards (40)
Among all receivers in CFB.
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