Weekly Series Interview: Fall Camp and Recruiting Update with 4-Star 2020 Louisiana WR Kayshon Boutte
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
Kayshon Boutte Profile
Height and Weight: 5-11, 185
Position: Receiver
Classification: 2020
Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star
High School: Westgate High School – New Iberia, Louisiana – 4A
2017 Tigers Record: 5-6
2017 Stats (10 games): N/A
Offers (10 listed): Arkansas, West Virginia, Kansas, Tennessee, LSU, Mississippi State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Missouri, Arizona State, and Louisiana Tech
Top Current Interest: WVU, Arkansas, LSU, and Missouri
Unofficial Visits Taken: Arkansas, West Virginia, Memphis, and LSU
Honors: Committed to play in 2020 Under Armour All-American Game
In the first of a weekly series with the four-star receiver that will run throughout the season, I got a few minutes with Boutte getting an update on the Tigers’ progress in fall camp, a preview of their opener against Catholic (New Iberia), and a quick update on Boutte’s recruiting process.
*Click link for June 26, 2018, RNG interview with Kayshon Boutte
Interview
Kayshon, how did fall camp with the Tigers go?
“It was good.”
How is the team looking?
“We are looking good, we have seven D-I players on our team. We are handling our business on the field and doing our jobs. Together, we will do big things.”
Have you guys scrimmaged anyone during camp?
“We scrimmaged Ville Platte. It was a good scrimmage.
Have you guys started preparing for Catholic (New Iberia) yet?
“Yeah. We started going throughout our offense for the game going against their defense and going through their offense against our defense.”
Where are you seeing the biggest improvements in your game during camp?
“My route running and my speed are showing the biggest improvements.”
Where all are you lining up this season on the field?
“Receiver, running back, and safety.”
After we last spoke in June, did you attend any college camps?
“I went Arkansas and West Virginia.”
How did the Arkansas camp go?
“It was good. I did what I had to do. After the camp, their coach spoke with me and they offered me.”
Did you get to tour the facilities and the campus then?
“Yes, sir.”
What were some of your thoughts on the campus and facilities?
“It was nice. That was my first time seeing something like that.”
What about West Virginia, how did that camp go?
“It was better than Arkansas in some ways. I went for the camp, they had already offered me, but their coaches wanted to see us.”
What did you like about the West Virginia campus and facilities?
“I liked everything. It was a lot like Arkansas, they have a game room and a theatre room. It was nice.”
Which schools are showing the most interest heading into the season?
“I am receiving the most interest from Arkansas, West Virginia, and LSU.”
How many offers do you have now?
“I have 11 or 12 offers.”
Which programs were the last couple to offer you?
“West Virginia, Arkansas, LSU, and Missouri.”
Do you have any planned unofficial visits set for this fall?
“No, sir. I have none set at this time.”
Kayshon, great catching up with you today. I look forward to covering the season with you going forward.
“Thank you. Me too.”
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Photo credit: Jerit Roser; Kayshon Boutte at a LSU camp