Kayshon Boutte

Kayshon Boutte

23-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
New England Patriots
Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 9/14/2025
Wed Practice: Limited
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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Signed a four-year, $4.03 million contract with the Patriots in May of 2023.
Limited in practice
WRNew England Patriots
Shoulder
September 10, 2025
Boutte was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a shoulder injury.
ANALYSIS
Boutte briefly left Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders after taking a hit in the first half, returning in short order and ultimately catching six of eight targets for 103 yards. His practice participation Wednesday, even in a limited capacity, puts Bourne on track to play Week 2 at Miami. He's one of the most popular waiver adds for fantasy this week, after leading New England in route share (82 percent), targets, air yards (137) and receiving yards this past Sunday.
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How do Kayshon Boutte's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
135.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
2.50
 
% Team Air Yards
38.7%
 
% Team Targets
17.8%
 
Avg Depth of Target
16.9 Yds
 
Catch Rate
75.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
0.8
 
% Targeted On Route
20.0%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.58
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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New England PatriotsPatriots 2025 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

5479%
4465%
3856%
2943%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
115.9
 
Cornerbacks
137.3
 
Safeties
58.3
 
Linebackers
95.8
 
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2025 Kayshon Boutte Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Kayshon Boutte's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
197 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.50 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.25 sec
 
Vertical Jump
29.0 in
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
31.38 in
 
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Past 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.
After a strong first two years at LSU, Boutte appeared to be on his way to being an early round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, during his 2022 junior season with the Tigers, he recorded just 48 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns on 74 targets. Then, following subpar results at the combine, Boutte tumbled to the Patriots in the sixth round of April's draft. Given where he was taken, the 5-11, 195-pounder isn't guaranteed a key role as a rookie, let alone a roster spot. Still, the potential is there for Boutte (formerly a standout college recruit) to bounce back as a pro and turn into a huge bargain for New England.
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Breaks out for 100-yard effort
WRNew England Patriots
September 7, 2025
Boutte brought in six of eight targets for 103 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
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Expected to start Week 1
WRNew England Patriots
September 4, 2025
Boutte projects to start on the outside opposite Stefon Diggs against the Raiders on Sunday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Making push for role in WR corps
WRNew England Patriots
August 6, 2025
Boutte has been having a strong training camp, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site and Mike Reiss of ESPN report.
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Competing for WR slotting
WRNew England Patriots
August 1, 2025
Boutte still took some snaps with the starters during Thursday's walk-through practice, but he lost some first-team reps to Mack Hollins, who's back from the PUP list, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
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Opens camp with first-team offense
WRNew England Patriots
July 23, 2025
Boutte, Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglas opened training camp Wednesday as New England's first-team wide receivers, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.
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Listed as starting WR
WRNew England Patriots
September 4, 2025
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.
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