LSU star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte says he’s staying. The New Iberia native says he’ll play his senior year at LSU instead of opting for the NFL draft. Tiger Rag Assistant Editor William Weathers says this is huge news for the Bayou Bengals 2023 season and quite a nod to head coach Brian Kelly.
“The culture that has been created by Brian Kelly and the coaching staff is very stable and he wanted to be part of it. One of your best players wants to come back to help you do big things in 2023 and he’s on board,” said Weathers.
At the beginning of the season, there were rumors of tension between Boutte and the new head coach, but as the season progressed, Weathers says the relationship grew and Boutte’s choice to return signifies that.
“I think that was an initial you know kind of a personality clash and once i think he found out the lay of the land and how it was going to be Kayshon kind of fit right in,” said Weathers.
Weathers says he believes name, image, and likeness deals play a factor in a player’s decision to stay or go early. He says Boutte’s choice to stay will inspire others on the fence to remain as well.
“It’s a positive message overall that one of your best players thinks being at LSU is pretty cool in 2023 and we have big things in stored,” said Weathers.
While Boutte is returning to LSU, another Tigers receiver from the Acadiana area is looking to leave. Jack Beche (Besh) has entered the transfer portal after catching 16 passes this season. As a freshman, the Lafayette native led LSU in receiving with 43 catches.
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