Kayshon Boutte – receiver – 20 years old – Junior – LSU
Height: 1m80
Weight: 88 kilograms
2022 stats: 48 receptions, 538 yards, 2 touchdowns
NFL Comparison: Terrace Marshall
After two promising seasons, Kayshon Boutte saw his rating plummet as the 2022 season progressed.
Announced Top 10 before the start of the last NCAA year, is Kayshon Boutte a phoenix? Can he rise from his ashes?
Strong points
– Tracks
– Vertical Threat
–Playmaker
In his first two college years with LSU, the New Iberia wide receiver showed great things across the board. For example, he had made a record match against Ole Miss with 308 receiving yards during his year. freshman. In 2021, he got off to a flying start in the NCAA, leading in receiving touchdowns before an injury ended his season.
It is with the ball in hand that Boutte remains a threat. Thanks to his athletic qualities, he is able to break tackles and find spaces. LSU has been able to improve its assets by using it on screen passes or motions. He’s a real playmaker.
Also, its speed is a plus point. During the combinedhe ran the 40 yards dash in 4.50 seconds, but he is known to hurt his opponents on deep courses. In particular, he has a devastating second acceleration that allows him to get rid of his opponents. It combines this speed with a relatively well-run track tree as a whole.
Weak points
– Hands
– Separations
– Injuries
All the qualities he showed in university are to be moderated because of several factors. First of all, his injuries to his right ankle are concerning. The last one ended his 2021 season. In 2022, he struggled to get back on the same footing, only going over 100 yards on reception twice. He does not seem to have recovered 100% from his multiple injuries yet. He has already had two operations on his right ankle.
His separations are far from exceptional and, for the moment, he will not be able to be used often as an X receiver (outside). It should be placed in the slot for the moment to be able to exploit its qualities to the best.
Finally, he has a serious hand problem and often releases balls on deep balls. Boutte has a faulty technique for receptions. The LSU receiver receives passes far too often with his chest and his protections. In the NFL, he may not see the field often because of his receiving worries.
Possible destinations
Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants
The team that will choose Kayshon Boutte at the draft will have to be patient with him. With his injuries and some technical problems, he will not start right away. If he manages to reach the potential we saw in his first two years in the NCAA, the player from New Iberia will certainly be one of the steals of the draft. A gamble in sight…
