The New England Patriots learned Thursday that rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been arrested for placing thousands of bets while underage.
Boutte used an alias to place over 8,900 wagers. Some of the bets were actually placed on college football games.
Per the report from NOLA.com, Boutte participated in these illegal activities during his final season at LSU.
Boutte has been booked on a felony count of computer fraud. Additionally, he was booked in Baton Rouge on a misdemeanor count of gaming prohibited by persons under 21.
In a statement released this Thursday, LSU said it was made aware of these allegations in July 2023. By then, Boutte was already on the Patriots.
“Since then, we have fully cooperated with all relevant authorities involved in the investigation and will continue to do so,” LSU said. “We have no evidence that any other student-athletes participated in these prohibited activities, and we are grateful for measures that detect and discourage sports gambling related misconduct.”
Former LSU and current New England Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested today. He allegedly placed more than 8,900 bets while underage with a fake account. Some of this occurred during the 2022 season, his last at LSU.https://t.co/x0OVcMmUC3
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) January 25, 2024
The Patriots have not yet issued a statement on Boutte’s arrest. They selected him in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Boutte finished his rookie season in the NFL with two receptions for 19 yards.