Tutu Atwell, the Louisville WR, sits at No. 87 on the consensus board across 7 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 4% elite, 47% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Rail-thin slot receiver with electrifying speed and a history of hitting the home run.”
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's able to handle screens and jet sweeps and has the speed to stretch the field.”
Character
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's not a competitive pass catcher in traffic and doesn't have the play strength to finish contested catches in the middle of the field.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
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“…Rail-thin slot receiver with electrifying speed and a history of hitting the home run. The problem for Atwell could be the question of whether he offers up a diversified enough skill set for teams to take a chance on such a small frame. He's not a competitive pass catcher in traffic and doesn't have the play strength to finish contested catches in the middle of the field. He's a "gadget-and-go" option. He's…”
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