BREAKING: WR Kayshon Boutte returning for senior season
LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is returning to Baton Rouge for his senior season.
Boutte announced the decision on Monday evening via social media.
“First off, I just want to thank God for the position he has put me in,” Boutte said. “Without Him, there would not be any opportunities. I would like to thank my family and friends for continuing to support me throughout my entire career both in high school and at LSU. I want to thank the fans for supporting me through the ups and downs of my career.
“LSU has been nothing but amazing to me. My growth under the new staff has helped me to reach new levels. While we did not achieve the overall goal, we still fought and produced results that will be a stepping stone for future success. The goal is always to win a national championship at LSU and that will never change. We made strides this year but ultimately fell short. That is why I believe we can accomplish many things moving forward.
“I believe in this team, coaches, strength staff, nutrition staff and training staff.
“It is important to follow your dreams and live with the results. While some stories will end here, mine will not….
“Let’s lock in and focus on the main goal of any LSU Tiger: Winning a National Championship!!!”
Boutte began his career at LSU in 2020 as the No. 4 wide receiver and No. 29 overall player in the class according to On3 Consensus. He made an immediate impact his freshman season, catching 45 passes for 735 receiving yards and five touchdowns during his first season with the Tigers.
Through turmoil and turnover for LSU, Boutte still shined bright, amassing 38 catches for 509 receiving yards and nine touchdowns his sophomore season. He rose to become one of the most feared pass catchers in the nation, and someone the defense would be forced to spotlight throughout a game.
That set high expectations for Kayshon Boutte entering his junior season at LSU in 2022, as he was considered one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. He did not disappoint, recording 48 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns as the Tigers won the SEC West.
All that sets up for Boutte to return as one of college football’s best wide receivers once again.
