Ahead of his first NFL playoff game with the Patriots on Sunday night, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte reflected on the journey he’s been on to get to this moment — including his struggles with gambling addictions.
In a personal essay published in The Players’ Tribute titled “How The Hell Did I Get Here???,” Boutte acknowledged that he “fell in love with gambling” during his collegiate years at LSU.
“I was 20. I was at LSU. Full ride. Whole future ahead of me. And I didn’t care at all.” Boutte wrote. “Some people hit the slots, the tables, the apps, spend what they can spend, and go home — or put the phone down.