Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 77.53 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Reche Caldwell

Accolades:

  • 2020-22: Led LSU with 1,781 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns
  • 2020 (vs. Ole Miss): 308 receiving yards (SEC single-game record)

Summary:

Kayshon Boutte has good top-end speed and is capable of reaching it quickly. He is physical through his routes but can do a better job of completing contested-catch situations. Boutte has strong hands and a knack for sitting in the soft spots of zone.

Strengths:

  • Fluid runner with good top-end speed
  • Builds speed quickly
  • Strong hands, physical through his routes

Weaknesses:

  • 8.0% drop rate
  • Missed most of the 2021 season with a leg injury
  • Would like to see more in contested-catch situations
  • Breaks can become more concise

Combine Results:

  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.5 seconds
  • Vertical: 29 inches
  • Broad Jump: 9 feet, 10 inches