Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte Arrested for Illegal Betting During LSU Tenure

According to police, 21-year-old Boutte has been charged by Louisiana State Police with a felony count of computer fraud and a misdemeanor count of gambling prohibited for individuals under 21.  The ongoing investigation may lead to additional charges.

“In July 2023, LSU was made aware of allegations regarding a former student-athlete’s improper conduct related to sports gambling while enrolled at the University,” LSU said Thursday in a statement. “Since then, we have fully cooperated with all relevant authorities involved in the investigation and will continue to do so. 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.”

According to police, Boutte’s betting persisted for roughly a week after the Patriots drafted him in the sixth round of the 2023 draft.