History of Tutu Atwell in Timeline

Chatarius "Tutu" Atwell is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. He was drafted by the Rams in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. Prior to his NFL career, Atwell played college football at the University of Louisville.

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1994: Tutu Atwell Sr. played for University of Minnesota

In 1994 Tutu Atwell's father, Tutu Atwell Sr., was a wide receiver at the University of Minnesota.

1997: Tutu Atwell Sr. played for University of Minnesota

In 1997 Tutu Atwell's father, Tutu Atwell Sr., finished playing wide receiver at the University of Minnesota, ranking fourth in career receiving yards and sixth in career touchdowns.

October 7, 1999: Chatarius "Tutu" Atwell Born

On October 7, 1999, Chatarius "Tutu" Atwell was born. He would later become a professional football wide receiver.

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2018: Freshman Season at Louisville

In 2018, during his freshman year at Louisville, Tutu Atwell played in 12 games, recording 24 receptions for 406 yards and two touchdowns.

2019: Sophomore Season at Louisville

In 2019, as a sophomore, Tutu Atwell started 11 of 13 games, finishing with 70 receptions for 1,276 yards and 12 touchdowns, leading the Atlantic Coast Conference and breaking a school record.

December 8, 2020: Opted out of 2020 Season and Declared for NFL Draft

On December 8, 2020, Tutu Atwell announced his decision to opt out of the remainder of the 2020 season due to injury and forgo his senior year to enter the 2021 NFL draft.

November 2, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 2, 2021, Tutu Atwell was placed on injured reserve.

2021: Declared for NFL Draft

In 2021, Tutu Atwell decided to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.

2021: Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams

In 2021, Tutu Atwell was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the NFL draft.

2021: Drafted and Signed with the Los Angeles Rams and Super Bowl win

In 2021, Tutu Atwell was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, signed a four-year rookie contract, played in eight games before being placed on injured reserve, and won Super Bowl LVI.

2022: First Professional Touchdown

In 2022, Tutu Atwell scored his first professional touchdown, recording 18 receptions for 298 receiving yards and one touchdown in 13 games.

2023: Increased Role with the Rams

In 2023, Tutu Atwell appeared in 16 games and made 14 starts, finishing with 39 receptions for 483 yards and three touchdowns, and scoring a touchdown in the Wild Card Round game.