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NFL
Kayshon Boutte
Kayshon Boutte
New England Patriots, Wide Receiver
Age: 23y-9m-29d (May 07, 2002)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Louisiana State
Drafted: Round 6 (#187 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Drew Rosenhaus (Rosenhaus Sports)
2026 Cap Hit
$3,720,818
2026 Cash
$3,674,000
Career Earnings
$2,892,035
2023-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)
Kayshon Boutte signed a 4 year, $4,027,272 contract with the New England Patriots, including $187,272 signing bonus, $187,272 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,006,818. In 2026, Boutte will earn a base salary of $3,674,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,720,818 and a dead cap value of $46,818.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,027,272
Average Salary:
$1,006,818
Signing Bonus:
$187,272
GTD at Sign:
$187,272
Total GTD:
$187,272
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
21 | $796,818 | 0.35% | $937,272 | $937,272 | $187,272 | |
| 2024 |
|
22 | $961,818 | 0.38% | $915,000 | $1,852,272 | $140,454 | |
| 2025 |
|
23 | $1,086,581 | 0.39% | $1,039,763 | $2,892,035 | $103,399 | |
| 2026 |
|
24 |
Estimate
|
$3,720,818 | 1.24% | $3,674,000 | $6,566,035 | $46,818 |
| 2027 |
|
25 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
21 | $750,000 | $187,272 | - | $937,272 | $937,272 | $6,566,035 | |
| 2024 |
|
22 | $915,000 | - | - | $915,000 | $1,852,272 | $5,628,763 | |
| 2025 |
|
23 | $1,030,000 | - | $9,763 | $1,039,763 | $2,892,035 | $4,713,763 | |
| 2026 |
|
24 |
Estimate |
$3,674,000 | - | - | $3,674,000 | $6,566,035 | $3,674,000 |
Contract Notes
- 2026 Proven Performance Escalator (Level 1)
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2026
$2,892,035
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$937,272 |
$937,272 |
|
| 2024 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$915,000 |
$1,852,272 |
|
| 2025 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,039,763 |
$2,892,035 |
|
| Total |
$2,892,035 |
$2,892,035 |
||||
| 2026 | 24 |
|
Active / estimate
|
$3,674,000 |
||
| Total |
$6,566,035 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,695,000 | $187,272 | - | - | $9,763 | - | $2,892,035 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
21 |
$750,000
|
$187,272 |
$937,272 |
$937,272 |
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| 2024 |
|
22 |
$915,000
|
$915,000 |
$1,852,272 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
23 |
$1,030,000
|
$9,763 |
$1,039,763 |
$2,892,035 |
|||||
| Total |
$2,695,000 |
$187,272 |
$9,763 |
$2,892,035 |
$2,892,035 |
||||||
| 2026 |
|
24 |
$3,674,000
|
$3,674,000 |
|||||||
| Total |
$6,369,000 |
$187,272 |
$9,763 |
$6,566,035 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$2,695,000 | $187,272 | - | - | $9,763 | - | $2,892,035 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NE | 14 | 10 | 607 | 55.59 | 33 | 551 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | NE | 15 | 13 | 760 | 69.60 | 43 | 589 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | NE | 5 | 0 | 116 | 11.05 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $49,579,740
- Avg. Salary: $12,394,935
- NFL Rank: 219
- WR Rank: 28
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $1,006,818
- NFL Rank: 1303
- WR Rank: 157
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Kayshon Boutte to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashod Bateman | 3 | $36,750,000 | $12,250,000 | 25 |
| Khalil Shakir | 4 | $53,058,000 | $13,264,500 | 25 |
| Darnell Mooney | 3 | $39,000,000 | $13,000,000 | 26 |
| TuTu Atwell | 1 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 25 |
| Averages | 3 | $34,702,000 | $12,128,625 | 25.3 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Boutte's current age (23), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $63,291,130 | $12,658,226 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Boutte statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Snaps % | Rec Tgt/Gm | Rec/Gm | Rec Yds/Gm | Rec TD/Gm | YAC/GM | Drops/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rashod Bateman
2023-2024
|
97.06 | 61.65 | 3.88 | 2.33 | 34.03 | 0.30 | 7.58 | 0.24 | 65.70 |
|
Khalil Shakir
2023-2024
|
94.12 | 52.90 | 4.53 | 3.59 | 44.75 | 0.19 | 27.84 | 0.09 | 76.05 |
|
Darnell Mooney
2022-2023
|
79.41 | 75.25 | 4.52 | 2.63 | 33.59 | 0.11 | 13.15 | 0.22 | 62.20 |
|
TuTu Atwell
2023-2024
|
97.06 | 49.40 | 3.91 | 2.45 | 31.67 | 0.09 | 7.06 | 0.18 | 69.50 |
| Average | 91.91 | 59.80 | 4.21 | 2.75 | 36.01 | 0.17 | 13.91 | 0.18 | 68.36 |
|
Kayshon Boutte
2024-2025
|
85.29 | 62.50 | 3.93 | 2.62 | 39.31 | 0.31 | 6.62 | 0.21 | 66.15 |
| Pct Change | -7.20 | 4.52 | -6.65 | -4.73 | 9.16 | 82.35 | -52.41 | -16.67 | -3.23 |
| Median Prime % Change | -4.73% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 0.57% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Kayshon Boutte
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $49,579,740 | $12,394,935 |
