The Tigers will be down their best offensive player for Saturday’s game against New Mexico.
On Thursday, coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] announced that [autotag]Kayshon Boutte[/autotag] has been excused from the game to be with his girlfriend for the birth of their first child. With Boutte unavailable, the Tigers will look to leading receiver [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag], as well as players like [autotag]Jack Bech[/autotag] and [autotag]Brian Thomas Jr.[/autotag]
Boutte was a preseason First Team All-SEC selection, but he’s had a slow start to the 2022 season. In three games, he has just 10 catches for 93 yards and is yet to find the end zone. He had nine touchdowns in six appearances last fall.
Coach Kelly announced that Kayshon Boutte will not be with us this weekend. He is excused to be with his girlfriend as they expect the birth of their first child. pic.twitter.com/DCsJffoa6a
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) September 22, 2022
On Thursday night, Boutte’s girlfriend gave birth to their son, Kylan.
Kayshon Boutte is now a Dad #LSU pic.twitter.com/a3GZacOHuy
— Koki Riley (@KokiRiley) September 23, 2022
Kayshon Boutte is a dad. He was on Instagram live tonight smiling and laughing as he held his newborn son, Kylan. He said they chose a name that started with “K” because that’s what Boutte’s dad gave him.
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) September 23, 2022
Unbelievable feeling 🙏🏾
— Kayshon Boutte (@KayshonBoutte1) September 23, 2022
He’s considered one of the top receiver prospects in the 2023 NFL draft, and though LSU will miss his presence on the field, it shouldn’t be an issue against a New Mexico team that will likely be heavily overmatched.
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