In 2023, the sixth-round pick barely hung on. The former star recruit at LSU appeared in five games as a rookie and finished with two catches for 19 yards. He entered the last offseason on the roster bubble.
Not only did Boutte make the Patriots 53-man roster but he played more offensive snaps than any wide receiver in New England. After a quiet rookie campaign, Boutte played well, finishing with 43 receptions, 589 yards and three touchdowns.
He said that performance gave him momentum this offseason. After showing that he belonged in the NFL, Boutte knows he needs to show more this offseason amidst a competitive Patriots receiver depth chart.