Patriots Hidden Gem Compared To Stefon Diggs

The New England Patriots made some big moves in the 2023 NFL Draft and one particular pick looks a lot like Stefon Diggs.

The Buffalo Bills star was a real threat for the Patriots over the years and it seems like they have found their own Diggs. According to NFL Film analyst Greg Cosell, Boutte’s performance can remind us of Diggs’ game.

“This guy has certain traits, if he can play to those traits all the time, I thought there’s a Stefon Diggs comparison to be made,” Cosell said on the Inside the Birds podcast. He talked about the early beginnings of the Bulls’ player. The Minnesota Vikings selected him in the 2015 NFL Draft and he became a dominant force on football fields.

Patriots to find great use for their Diggs

It’s interesting to note that Cosell has already praised Boutte. He spoke about the newly-added Patriots player on the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, saying that Boutte “could fit verywell in the context of this (Patriots) offense, because he works extremely well in the short to short-to-intermediate areas.”

The Patriots have been trying to find the missing pieces of their puzzle. They still have some holes on their roster and Belichick still needs a vertical threat. Boutte could use this as a motivation and secure hiss pot on the roster. In his three years with the Tigers, Boutte averaged 13.6 yards per catch.

Patriots scouts noticed something special about Boutte’s skill set. He can dominate defenses and that’s exactly what the Patriots need. He delivered 107 yards on six catches against the Bulldogs.

Belichick and Bill O’Brien will be super busy this summer. They have seen Boutte in action and can find great use for his skills and speed.

There’s a catch though. Boutte will have to compete for a spot on the depth chart. Having another target for Mac Jones is always a good idea and Bourne has a chance to earn a higher position. Let’s not forget that the Patriots have also signed free agents JuJu Smith-Schuster and tight end Mike Gesicki. Let’s see what happens in training camp.