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May 5, 2023 · New England Patriots' new boy Kayshon Boutte is faster than his soon-to-be teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster. The LSU Tigers alum ran a 40-yard dash at a time of 4.5 seconds compared to JuJu...
LSU Tigers wide receiver Kayshon Boutte runs an official 4.50-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.
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Mar 4, 2023 · Here’s a look into Boutte’s numbers: 40-yard dash (unofficial times) - 4.50 on his first attempt and 4.67 on his second attempt Vertical Jump - 29” (second percentile)
- What Is There to like?
- What Should Concern You?
- Comparison – Percy Harvin
- Conclusion
Sure Handed
No stranger to slot play, Boutte has proven himself as a reliable option on short to intermediate routes. He is unfazed by traffic and can locate and operate within tight windows. Unlike many young receivers who can be plagued by concentration drops, he consistently secures the ball even in the face of certain impact. The clip below is a trademark example of Boutte’s midfield toughness. Against UCLA, Boutte runs a slant route with defenders lurking. He deftly executes the hands catch while on...
Speed
Boutte reportedly ran a 40-yard dash time of 4.37 seconds as a teenager in New Iberia, Louisiana. In addition to football, Boutte was a track athlete at Westgate High School, where he headlined a crew that shattered a 23-year Louisiana track record in the 4x200m relay. On film, Boutte has certainly shown flashes of his speedy potential in his LSU tenure. Somewhat surprisingly, the attribute shines brightest in his usage as a runner in jet sweeps and reverses. He hits the edges with good momen...
Mental Engagement
While it is true that Boutte does not seem to suffer from concentration drops, his overall commitment from play to play is a very real concern. There is a marked drop-off in effort when he does not anticipate being targeted as the primary receiver. Running routes at half speed and lackluster attempts at blocking are likely to give scouts a negative first impression. Take, for example, the clip below against Kentucky. Instead of positioning his man on this designed outside rush attempt, Boutte...
Prior to seeing some of Boutte’s pre-draft measurables, he is admittedly a tough prospect to gauge. However, in looking at his film, I find a lot of similarities to Percy Harvin. For those newer to the game, allow me to give a brief overview of Harvin’s NFL career. A speedy prospect out of the University of Florida, Harvin was drafted in the first ...
With good hands and tremendous speed, there’s no question that Boutte possesses the tools to become a valuable weapon in a pro offense. That said, concerns over effort and maturity cloud his outlook and may possibly limit his overall potential. For a player with such quickness, examples of Boutte being utilized as a deep threat are surprisingly sca...
Apr 18, 2023 · LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has become a polarizing 2023 NFL Draft prospect, and his scouting report explains some of the reasons why.
LSU Tigers wide receiver Kayshon Boutte runs an official 4.50-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.
Feb 10, 2022 · In high school, Boutte both clocked a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and contributed to a record-breaking relay team. He also posted a blazing 21.29-second 200-meter run. The 2022 campaign,...
