Upton Stout
Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
North Texas · Conference USA
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 35 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 293 | |
| 2022 | 44 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 226 |
| 2023 | 24 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 151 |
| 2024 | 53 | 8 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 217 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Western Kentucky · 2025 draft class
Stout is a quick-twitch cornerback with excellent short-area burst and recovery speed. He transitions smoothly from backpedal to break on the ball, showing impressive closing speed. His ball skills are advanced, with natural hands and timing when playing the ball in the air. Stout demonstrates good route recognition, particularly on short and intermediate patterns. In press coverage, he shows developing technique with quick feet and active hands to disrupt timing. His competitive nature is evident in his willingness to support the run despite his frame. Stout's change of direction ability allows him to stay in phase with receivers through their breaks.
Strengths
- Short-area quickness
- recovery speed
- ball skills
- transition ability
- route recognition
- competitive toughness
- change of direction ability
- closing burst
Concerns
- Play strength needs development
- can struggle against physical receivers
- tackling technique is inconsistent
- sometimes relies too much on athleticism
- deep ball tracking needs refinement
