When the Los Angeles Rams drafted TuTu Atwell back in 2021, one thing that many were excited about was the potential of the explosive playmaker as a punt returner or kick returner. While this wasn’t something that Atwell did at Louisville as he had four punt returns in three years, it was the explosive play-making ability that had many believing he could do it.
Through three years, this isn’t something that Atwell has done consistently. The Rams receiver returned 10 punts during his rookie year in addition to five kickoffs. However, after a should injury on a punt return against the Houston Texans, Atwell opted for season-ending shoulder surgery.