New England Patriots rookie receiver Kayshon Boutte is without question one of the most intriguing players in the entire 2023 NFL draft class.
Just as quickly as he skyrocketed as one of the best receiving prospects in the country, he plummeted back down to Earth after struggling to come back from an ankle injury. Now, he finds himself with the Patriots as a sixth-round draft pick with no certainty that he’ll even make the team in the summer.
A player with Boutte’s potential could quickly overcome the daunting path ahead. During an appearance on “Inside the Birds” podcast, NFL analyst Greg Coswell made a notable comparison between Boutte and another receiver that was a late draft pick that ended up turning into one of the best playmakers in the NFL.