Kayshon Boutte
23-Year-Old
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
13
YDS
208
TD
1
AVG
16.0
TAR
18
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Boutte had 735 yards as an 18-year-old freshman at LSU back in 2020, followed by 508 yards and nine TDs in six games in 2021, before disappointing in his final season with 538 yards over 11 games. He then dropped to Round 6 of the 2023 Draft after crashing out at the combine with a 4.50 40 and 29-inch vertical (at 5-foot-11, 195). There wasn't much reason to think we'd hear from Boutte again after a two-catch rookie season, but the Patriots gave him a shot last year after their other WRs (besides slot man DeMario Douglas) provided next to nothing. Boutte responded with a long stretch of mediocre receiving lines, averaging 2.5 catches for 33.6 yards on 4.6 targets in his first 10 starts, before erupting over the final three weeks for a combined 16-240-2 receiving line on 19 targets. He drew targets on just 16.4 percent of his routes for the season, but easily led New England's qualified pass catchers in aDOT (14.2), yards per target (8.7) and yards per catch (13.7). While it may not have been enough to lock down a 2025 starting job, Boutte should at least have the chance to compete with rookie third-round pick Kyle Williams -- and there may even be room for both if free-agent signing Stefon Diggs struggles to come back from an ACL tear. Read Past Outlooks
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Three catches Sunday
Boutte, who logged 37 of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught all three of his three targets in the contest for 43 yards.
ANALYSIS
Boutte began the regular season with a six-catch, 103-yard effort, but he was targeted just once Week 2 and has logged three targets in each of his last three outings since then. Meanwhile, Stefon Diggs has solidified himself as the Patriots' WR1 over the past two games, a context that limits Boutte's lineup viability to deeper fantasy formats.
Boutte began the regular season with a six-catch, 103-yard effort, but he was targeted just once Week 2 and has logged three targets in each of his last three outings since then. Meanwhile, Stefon Diggs has solidified himself as the Patriots' WR1 over the past two games, a context that limits Boutte's lineup viability to deeper fantasy formats.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Kayshon Boutte's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
53.6Air Yards Per Snap
1.18% Team Air Yards
25.8%% Team Targets
12.1%Avg Depth of Target
14.9 YdsCatch Rate
72.2%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
0.8% Targeted On Route
13.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Saints pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
87.7
Cornerbacks
87.4
Safeties
61.9
Linebackers
118.2
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2025 Kayshon Boutte Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Kayshon Boutte's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
197 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.50 secShuttle Time
4.25 secVertical Jump
29.0 inBroad Jump
118 inHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.38 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
After being selected by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2023 draft, Boutte caught two passes for 17 yards while playing in four games. At six foot, 217 pounds, Boutte tested poorly before his rookie season. The receiver posted a 50th percentile 40-yard dash time. In addition, Boutte’s explosiveness testing was in the 23rd percentile. Finally, he had a 43rd percentile agility score. After the Patriots added Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker in the draft, it may be difficult for the former LSU player to have a prominent role in the Patriots offense, though Boutte should have a chance to earn a role during training camp.
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Once catch versus Carolina
Boutte, who was on the field for 34 of a possible 49 snaps on offense in Sunday's 42-13 win over the Panthers, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught one of his three targets in the contest for 18 yards.
ANALYSIS
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Two catches versus Steelers
Boutte was on the field for 56 of a possible 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Steelers, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, en route to catching two of his three targets for 28 yards.
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Scores on lone Week 2 target
Boutte caught his only target for a 16-yard touchdown in Sunday's 33-27 win over the Dolphins.
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Ready to play Sunday
Boutte (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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Another limited session
Boutte (shoulder) remained limited at practice Thursday.
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Listed as starting WR
Boutte is listed as a starter on New England's wide receiver depth chart heading into the season, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Boutte is set to start on the outside opposite Stefon Diggs in Week 1 against the Raiders, with DeMario Douglas working in the slot. Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism round out one of the league's least impressive wide receiver rooms.
Boutte is set to start on the outside opposite Stefon Diggs in Week 1 against the Raiders, with DeMario Douglas working in the slot. Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism round out one of the league's least impressive wide receiver rooms.