LSU WR Kayshon Boutte A Non-Participant in LSU Pro Day Testing Drills
LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte decided to skip his senior year in Baton Rouge and declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. As he continues going through the draft process, Boutte completed the NFL Combine with subpar numbers with his final showing in front of all 32 NFL representatives being at Wednesday’s LSU Pro Day.
Here are Boutte’s numbers from the NFL Combine:
40-yard dash (unofficial times) - 4.50 on his first attempt and 4.67 on his second attempt
Vertical Jump - 29” (second percentile)
Broad Jump - 108” (32nd percentile)
Boutte did go through the 3-cone drill at LSU's Pro Day with a 7.08 time.
The unofficial times were certainly alarming, but at LSU’s Pro Day on Wednesday, many expected him to take part in testing drills. Boutte did not participate and is sticking with his initial numbers.
Boutte took part in on-field drills where he worked with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels during Pro Day. The former LSU stud went through a variation of routes, showing off his quick feet, while showing his skill set in front of NFL reps.
A few clips from Boutte’s performance:
Boutte burst onto the scene as a freshman and carried his success into his sophomore campaign. In Year 2 with the Tigers, he reeled in 38 catches for 509 receiving yards and nine touchdowns his sophomore season.
Fast forward to his junior campaign in 2022, expectations were high with first round draft pick or bust narratives on his shoulders.
Despite this, Boutte still took over at times, totaling 48 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns with LSU winning the SEC West. The Bayou Bengals’ WR1 became the focal point of opposing teams’ scouting reports, still controlling the pace when called upon.
It’ll be interesting to see where Boutte falls come Draft Day. With questions surrounding his overall game, there are several pieces still looking to be solved.
