Within the Broncos’ locker room, in the words of wideout Courtland Sutton, players call their 24-year-old rookie running back the ATH.
“I’m sure in y’all’s profession,” Sutton hinted to reporters Wednesday, “y’all can put together what that means.”
ATH. Athlete. Used commonly by recruiting services to define players who don’t profile specifically as a quarterback, running back, receiver or cornerback. They are typically lightning-quick balls of raw clay, able to be molded and stretched to any role that fits a system.
The Vikings’ blazing wide receiver Jordan Addison was labeled an Athlete.