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Kayshon Boutte

WR

Kayshon Boutte came into the league as a 6th-round selection (187th overall) in 2023, drafted out of LSU. He's currently with HOU, in his 4th season in the league. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 84.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 98th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 92 catches for 1,328 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 203#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 6, 187th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
51

67th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 21 targets

Role×0.14-0.69
Hands×0.1-1.09
Volume×0.12+0.28
Total EPA×0.22+0.40
EPA/target×0.3+0.42
Yards/target×0.12+0.02

Week 1 projection · vs BUF

Methodology
Rec2.2 (0–4)39% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)39% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)39% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)39% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)39% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)39% 2.5+
Rec yds31.8 (7.3–56.2)53% 30.5+
Rec yds31.8 (7.3–56.2)53% 30.5+
Rec yds31.8 (7.3–56.2)53% 30.5+
Rec yds31.8 (7.3–56.2)53% 30.5+
Rec yds31.8 (7.3–56.2)53% 30.5+
Rec yds31.8 (7.3–56.2)53% 30.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed26▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst2▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility47▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size44▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands76▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat66▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability2▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share27▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share26▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency75▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume68▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026HOU51614169
2025NE84.814335516
2024NE57.915435893
2023NE39.53219

Career profile

Kayshon Boutte has appeared in 38 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2023–2025), HOU (2026).

As a receiver he has caught 92 passes for 1,328 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with NE: 589 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 84.8, in the 98th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
7
2.3/g
94
31/g
0
Away3
7
2.3/g
75
25/g
0
In division3
7
2.3/g
75
25/g
0
Out of division3
7
2.3/g
94
31/g
0
In wins2
5
2.5/g
54
27/g
0
In losses4
9
2.3/g
115
29/g
0
On turf6
14
2.3/g
169
28/g
0
Indoors3
7
2.3/g
94
31/g
0
Outdoors3
7
2.3/g
75
25/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 2CIN3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 3IND2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 4DAL3 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD52
Week 5TEN3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 6JAX2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD48.3

Kayshon Boutte — common questions

What position does Kayshon Boutte play?
Kayshon Boutte is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Kayshon Boutte played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kayshon Boutte has played for NE (2023–2025), HOU (2026).
Where did Kayshon Boutte go to college?
Kayshon Boutte played college football at LSU.
When was Kayshon Boutte drafted?
Kayshon Boutte was selected in round 6, 187th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kayshon Boutte scored?
Kayshon Boutte has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 receiving).
What is Kayshon Boutte's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kayshon Boutte rated 51.0 for 2026, the 67th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 6, 2023

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