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LSU WR Kayson Boutte could be in for a breakout season in 2022.
Boutte (6'0/205) has had his battles with injury over his career, but has also flashed just how much talent he brings to the table when he's been given a chance on the field in Baton Rouge. Over the past two seasons, he's reeled in 83 receptions for 1,244 receiving yards with 14 touchdowns. When PFF released its first 2023 Big Board, Boutte sat at No. 8 overall, ahead of Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke and just behind Georgia TE Arik Gilbert. That made him the second LSU player on the Big Board (DL Jaquelin Roy came in at No. 5).
May 10, 2022, 7:55 PM ET
ESPN's Matt Miller likens LSU junior WR Kayshon Boutte to DeVonta Smith.
Boutte posted a 38-509-9 receiving line last fall before his season was cut short with a leg injury. Expectations are high for a breakout season now that he's fully healthy. Miller mocked Boutte No. 18 overall to the Patriots in a recent mock.
SOURCE: ESPN
Jun 28, 2022, 11:53 AM ET
I love this kid.
Yeah, that’s the mystery. He’s expected to play this year, so as long as he continues to perform at a high level I’m not sure it matters.You might want to make sure that undisclosed leg injury wasn't his achilles before investing highly here.
Jacob Infantae @JacobInfante24
Kayshon Boutte coming back to the 2023 NFL Draft is notable for the #Bears.
The lows have been low for him, but the highs have been high. I think he’s a Round 2 guy — do you take a shot on him? Probably the biggest boom-or-bust WR in this class.
I love this. I now have another WR target, and (hopefully) a later one at that. If he’s available in the 10-13 range I’ll have 2 shots at him. Maybe he’ll fall to 3.01
A five-star recruit in the Class of 2020, Boutte went with his home-state school out of New Iberia (La.) Westgate. Gabe Brooks, who evaluates prospects in Louisiana for 247Sports, projected Boutte as a future first-round pick with a comparison to Stefon Diggs of the Buffalo Bills.
I'd rather he be the next Kayshon Boutte. I think the fantasy community has forgotten about hm to some degree and could be a surprise pick in 2nd rounds of dynasty drafts.
He was a YAC monster in 2021 prior to injury. He had a silly 9 TDs in 6 games, and I agree - that he was kind of under the radar with various injuries in 2022 makes him a potential bargain in the 2023 draft & in rookie drafts.I'd rather he be the next Kayshon Boutte. I think the fantasy community has forgotten about hm to some degree and could be a surprise pick in 2nd rounds of dynasty drafts.
You only get to comp to guys from his school. I don't make the rules.I'd rather he be the next Kayshon Boutte. I think the fantasy community has forgotten about hm to some degree and could be a surprise pick in 2nd rounds of dynasty drafts.
You only get to comp to guys from his school. I don't make the rules.I'd rather he be the next Kayshon Boutte. I think the fantasy community has forgotten about hm to some degree and could be a surprise pick in 2nd rounds of dynasty drafts.
I'm going with somewhere between Reuben Randle and Eddie Kennison with the upside of motivated Dwayne Bowe.
But for real, he does seem like he could be a steal if he's going around the 1.12/2.01 turn. Hopefully it's not another small sample size trap like Terrace Marshall ended up being![]()
As long as his career goes better after that!You only get to comp to guys from his school. I don't make the rules.I'd rather he be the next Kayshon Boutte. I think the fantasy community has forgotten about hm to some degree and could be a surprise pick in 2nd rounds of dynasty drafts.
I'm going with somewhere between Reuben Randle and Eddie Kennison with the upside of motivated Dwayne Bowe.
But for real, he does seem like he could be a steal if he's going around the 1.12/2.01 turn. Hopefully it's not another small sample size trap like Terrace Marshall ended up being![]()
Can he have a rookie season like Michael Clayton?
PFN Fantasy Football @PFNFantasy
No. 10 Kayshon Boutte, WR, @LSUfootball
“At 5’10”, Boutee is an animal on the field and will blow right past you off the line with his track background.”
Full Rankings: bit.ly/3l9IyMZ
Most sources list Boutte taller than 5'10", so this is interestingPFN Fantasy Football @PFNFantasy
No. 10 Kayshon Boutte, WR, @LSUfootball
“At 5’10”, Boutee is an animal on the field and will blow right past you off the line with his track background.”
Full Rankings: bit.ly/3l9IyMZ
Most sources list Boutte taller than 5'10", so this is interesting
He’s been listed at 6’ forever. Every video I’ve seen and every FF writer has him at 6’. Reputable sites I follow/subscribe to have him at 6’.Most sources list Boutte taller than 5'10", so this is interestingPFN Fantasy Football @PFNFantasy
No. 10 Kayshon Boutte, WR, @LSUfootball
“At 5’10”, Boutee is an animal on the field and will blow right past you off the line with his track background.”
Full Rankings: bit.ly/3l9IyMZ
Chad Forbes @NFLDraftBites
Recognize people don't love LSU WR Kayshon Boutte
Did it feel like he quit on his 2022 LSU Team?
Yes
Context Matters. 20 year old young man & just had a kid
Get him to the Pros where it's about making money, we all know he's gonna be a stud
Reminds me of Tyrann Mathieu
There was also an issue in his relationship with the LSU QB…Chad Forbes @NFLDraftBites
Recognize people don't love LSU WR Kayshon Boutte
Did it feel like he quit on his 2022 LSU Team?
Yes
Context Matters. 20 year old young man & just had a kid
Get him to the Pros where it's about making money, we all know he's gonna be a stud
Reminds me of Tyrann Mathieu
Also reports of off-field relationship with a staff member?There was also an issue in his relationship with the LSU QB…Chad Forbes @NFLDraftBites
Recognize people don't love LSU WR Kayshon Boutte
Did it feel like he quit on his 2022 LSU Team?
Yes
Context Matters. 20 year old young man & just had a kid
Get him to the Pros where it's about making money, we all know he's gonna be a stud
Reminds me of Tyrann Mathieu
Not sure of the details but when the QB announced he was returning to LSU, Boutte flipped to head to NFL
I agree that 2.01 or 2.03 he is on my target list.Also reports of off-field relationship with a staff member?There was also an issue in his relationship with the LSU QB…Chad Forbes @NFLDraftBites
Recognize people don't love LSU WR Kayshon Boutte
Did it feel like he quit on his 2022 LSU Team?
Yes
Context Matters. 20 year old young man & just had a kid
Get him to the Pros where it's about making money, we all know he's gonna be a stud
Reminds me of Tyrann Mathieu
Not sure of the details but when the QB announced he was returning to LSU, Boutte flipped to head to NFL
Whatever. If he lands in a good situation & is there at 2.01 he’s probably going to be on my roster. Kid can play.
That’s the one. I hope it scares me leaguemates away.I agree that 2.01 or 2.03 he is on my target list.Also reports of off-field relationship with a staff member?There was also an issue in his relationship with the LSU QB…Chad Forbes @NFLDraftBites
Recognize people don't love LSU WR Kayshon Boutte
Did it feel like he quit on his 2022 LSU Team?
Yes
Context Matters. 20 year old young man & just had a kid
Get him to the Pros where it's about making money, we all know he's gonna be a stud
Reminds me of Tyrann Mathieu
Not sure of the details but when the QB announced he was returning to LSU, Boutte flipped to head to NFL
Whatever. If he lands in a good situation & is there at 2.01 he’s probably going to be on my roster. Kid can play.
I thought I recall the "off field" issue was in regards to his missing a game due to the birth of his child, (Sept 2022)
Or are you referring to the Texas A&M rumor of the "Sex Party" he was allegedly involved ??
NFL Rookie Watch @NFLRookieWatxh
Kayshon Boutte vs Derek Stingley
Boutte led all of LSU in receiving yards in both 2020 and 2021.
Don’t SLEEP on the LSU WR.
ESPN’s Matt Miller released his top 10 wide receiver prospects for the 2023 NFL draft, and former LSU star Kayshon Boutte came in at No. 8.
According to Miller, a scout told him that Boutte looks like a first-round pick when he’s on the field, but isn’t out there enough to solidify that grade. Among the other issues keeping Boutte out of the top five are the injuries.
“The offseason brought two surgeries to repair a right ankle injury, and what was expected to be a breakout 2022 season leading to a round 1 grade and WR1 candidacy didn’t pan out,” Miller wrote.
Miller compared Boutte to Tyler Boyd and wrote his best fits could be the Los Angeles Chargers, Green Bay Packers or Atlanta Falcons.
Boutte finished his LSU career with 1,782 yards and 16 touchdowns, putting him 18th in school history in both categories. He had over 500 yards in all three years and broke the SEC single-game receiving record as a freshman in 2020.
Jared Tokarz @JaredNFLDraft
Some team is going to risk a 2nd/3rd on #LSU WR Kayshon Boutte and I think it’s 100% worth it.
His 2021 film was quite impressive and could end up being quite the steal.
I truly think if a team gets him to buy in, it’s going to pay handsomely.
He can line up anywhere, YAC ability, track guy. Just needs a team to invest in him and get him to buy into what they’re doing. He would fit very nicely with a contender in 3rd round.
Matt Miller @NFLDraftScout
LSU WR Kayshon Boutte struggling today.
29" vertical
108" broad
4.50 40 yard dash
Chris Trapasso @ChrisTrapasso
Jarvis Landry might be comparison for Kayshon Boutte after all
Matt Miller @NFLDraftScout
4.67 2nd run for Kayshon Boutte.
A lot of red flags with this kid...combine testing, lack of college production and some questions about his time at LSU...right now I will let someone else deal with it.
Maybe someone could have the best of both worlds if he has herpes.More popular: herpes or this guy?
I had hoped for him late 1st… now possible late 2nd?A lot of red flags with this kid...combine testing, lack of college production and some questions about his time at LSU...right now I will let someone else deal with it.
Think he'll be gone late 1st/early 2nd IMO. I'd still look hard at him with my late 1st.I had hoped for him late 1st… now possible late 2nd?A lot of red flags with this kid...combine testing, lack of college production and some questions about his time at LSU...right now I will let someone else deal with it.
I had hoped for him late 1st… now possible late 2nd?A lot of red flags with this kid...combine testing, lack of college production and some questions about his time at LSU...right now I will let someone else deal with it.