found our next WR. fits what we do to a T
https://primetimesportstalk.com/2020/12/29/2021-nfl-draft-scouting-report-chatarius-tutu-atwell/
Player Bio
Name: Chatarius Atwell
Jersey: #1
Position: Wide Receiver
School: Louisville
Class: Junior
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 165 lbs
Hands (3.25/10)
Atwell is the primary target of the Louisville offense. His reception totals may appear lackluster for a primary target (four receptions per game in 2020); however, his quarterback, Malik Cunningham, completes less than 20 passes a game, leaving Atwell with 20 percent of the team’s receptions. Due to his athletic traits, along with the unique scheme at Louisville, Atwell is placed in a variety of roles, each commanding a different section of the field, each requiring a different receiving skillset. Whether he is targeted 30 yards downfield or two yards in the backfield, his hands are required to perform to their peak efficiency.
He has dealt with drops throughout his career, even letting the ball fly straight through his hands. That is a red flag that most likely stems from his slight frame being at risk of injury from opposing defenders, possibly causing him to pay more attention to the field than to the ball. Atwell has to spend plenty of time on the Jugs machine before the combine to improve his draft stock.
One more note: Atwell tends to fumble the ball. In the three full games watched, he either fumbled or dropped the ball over five times. That may not sound like a lot, but check how many receptions he gets a game. That is a scary rate. Teams are taking a long shot on Atwell staying in the NFL with the hands he possesses today.
Contested Catch (2.25/10)
It does not take an expert scout to realize the fact that Atwell is simply useless in contested catch situations at his size. His lack of catching ability combined with his toothpick frame combine for arguably the worst contested catching frame in the entire draft. If any quarterback looks for Atwell to win a one-on-one jump ball against a corner weighing 20 or more pounds than him, that quarterback needs to get sent to the bench immediately. In short, Atwell needs to be targeted downfield due to separation, not desperation. If you want the tape to show his uselessness in these situations, look no further than Syracuse (2020) in the first quarter.
