NFL Analyst Compares Rookie Kayshon Boutte to Patriots Rival All-Pro WR
While the New England Patriots managed to secure wide receiver Kayshon Boutte in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, his potential has drawn comparisons from an NFL analyst to one of the top wide receivers in the league.
Greg Cosell, a senior producer at NFL Films and an analyst on ESPN's "NFL Matchup" show, expressed his intrigue about Boutte's potential during an episode of the "Inside the Birds" podcast. Cosell compared Boutte to ...
Stefon Diggs, the All-Pro wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.
"If he reached his ceiling and can play to [his physical] traits all the time, I thought there's a Stefon Diggs comparison to be made," Cosell said. "Keep in mind, Diggs came out of Maryland as a fifth-round pick and the 146th player chosen. That's what I was comparing him to, not Stefon Diggs in the last number of years as arguably a top-five receiver in the NFL. No one thought that of Diggs when he was a fifth-round pick and 146th player chosen. Boutte is a fascinating player."
Diggs' journey from the No.146 overall pick to becoming one of the NFL's premier receivers is a potent reminder that draft position alone does not dictate a player's future.
Similarly, while the trajectory of Boutte's career remains uncertain, it is essential to recognize the immense potential he displayed during his freshman season at LSU. With 45 receptions for 735 yards and five touchdowns, Boutte garnered attention from scouts as a potential first-round pick. Should he successfully translate his talent to the NFL, his impact on the Patriots' future success could be transformative.
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