The home of the Miami Grand Prix just got a little more speed. The Dolphins have signed wide receiver and Miami native Tutu Atwell. Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, Atwell was a local prep star before a career at Louisville that made him a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, he’ll play his home games at the same venue he visited as a kid, Hard Rock Stadium.
Here are the fast facts on another speedy Miami Dolphin.
When it comes to taking the roof off the defense, sub-4.40 speed will certainly do the trick. Atwell is one of the game’s most explosive weapons. He’s caught passes of 88, 62, 54 and 50 yards over the last two seasons. He wore many hats for the Rams offense. Whether he was a heavily targeted option in the passing game, or using his speed to lift coverage and open up space, Atwell is all gas, all the time.
“I love the person, getting to know him, and I think that he’s only getting better,” Rams Head Coach Sean McVay said last April. “I thought he really improved his route detail. For a smaller guy, he’s got a good catch radius. He catches the ball outside of his frame really well. He’s an explosive player that people know about, so he creates separation.”
That 88-yard touchdown broke a 20-20 tie with 1:42 remaining in the Rams’ dramatic win over the Colts last September.