When it comes to star power on this year’s LSU team, most minds immediately go to Kayshon Boutte, and for good reason.
Boutte was on pace for a monster season in 2021 before an ankle injury ended his campaign six games into the year. Still, he finished with a team-high nine receiving touchdowns. Boutte is back and healthy this fall, and he’s considered one of college football’s top receivers.
He was recently named a preseason Associated Press All-American at receiver, making the First Team alongside USC’s Jordan Addison — last year’s Biletnikoff winner at Pittsburgh — and Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was overshadowed by Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson last season but had a breakout performance in the Rose Bowl.
Kayshon Boutte is an AP Preseason All-America selection @KayshonBoutte1 | 7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/NAdUld70BN
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) August 22, 2022
Boutte is seen as a potential first-round pick, and his inclusion alongside Addison and Smith-Njigba goes to show how much he has built up his reputation. He’s the only LSU player on the AP’s list, with the most notable omission being edge rusher [autotag]BJ Ojulari[/autotag].
Big things are expected from Boutte — who made the switch to No. 7 — this fall, and he continues to rack up the preseason accolades.
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