Los Angeles Rams receiver Tutu Atwell was named as one of the team’s inactive players ahead of their matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. A speed threat at the position, Atwell has only played a handful of snaps for the Rams so far this season and is adjusting to life in the NFL.
After playing his college ball at the University of Louisville, he was a second-round pick in last April’s draft with high expectations for his performance in Sean McVay’s high-octane offense. Though his contributions have been few, the learning curve he faces justifies his limited role in the offense, and once he has his feet under him at the professional level, his outlook with change drastically.
