Instant Fantasy Analysis - WR Tutu Atwell, Rams

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Team Fit: At first blush, adding an undersized speedster to a receiving corps that already has Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, DeSean Jackson and Van Jefferson doesn't make a lot of sense. It also doesn't make much sense for a team that is trying to win now. However, Jackson can't be counted on to stay healthy for very long. If Jackson goes down, there's not a lot of blazing speed left on the roster. The problem is Atwell is only about 155 pounds and doesn't have a ton of return experience, so he is being added primarily for his 4.35 speed.

What does it mean in redraft? Should go undrafted in most leagues. Atwell is the rare second-round selection who is being drafted to be a specialist (a field-stretcher in this case). Even at that, he only will become minimally useful if/when Jackson goes down.

Where should I expect him to go in my rookie drafts? Check back next week.

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He's essentially a Desean Jackson clone.

We'll see if he pans out that way.

If it's like my leagues, where you get a bonus for TD plays over 40 and 50 yards, he's worth a late flier

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He will never line up on offense this next season unless the Rams suffer a few injuries to that department.