Upton Stout
Career Summary
Upton Stout is a cornerback from Houston, Texas, who played at North Texas and Western Kentucky before the San Francisco 49ers selected him in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Stout grew up in Houston, Texas, and attended North Shore Senior High School.
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High School
At North Shore Senior High School, Stout helped win consecutive Texas 6A-1 state championships in 2018 and 2019; the teams combined for a 31-1 record across those seasons.
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College Career
Stout appeared in 45 games with 34 starts over five seasons at North Texas and Western Kentucky. He compiled 166 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, six interceptions, 21 pass breakups and one forced fumble.
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Path to the NFL
After a first-team All-Conference USA season at Western Kentucky and appearances in the 2025 combine and Senior Bowl process, Stout entered the draft. San Francisco selected him in the third round with the 100th overall pick.
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NFL Career
The San Francisco 49ers selected Stout as a cornerback in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 100th overall pick.
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Career Accomplishments
Stout earned first-team All-Conference USA honors in 2024 after recording 52 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, a sack and an interception. He also received a 2025 NFL Combine invitation and was selected for the Reese's Senior Bowl.
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Playing Style
NFL scouting described Stout as an undersized but competitive corner with twitch, short-area burst, natural pattern recognition and the athleticism to project inside. The 49ers emphasized his aggressive style, quick reaction time and turnover creation.
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30950, 00-0040152, 2002-01-09, Upton Stout, Upton, Stout
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