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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Upton Stout appears poised to lock down the nickel role heading into the 2026 season. The second-year defensive back says this training camp has been a valuable opportunity to build on his rookie campaign by competing against an upgraded group of receivers.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 17

49ers CB Upton Stout named potential difference-maker on defense

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Upton Stout, who primarily played nickel as a rookie, flashed significant upside during his 2025 campaign and appears poised to make an even bigger impact this season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 8

ESPN names 49ers' breakout candidate for the 2026 season

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Upton Stout showed plenty of promise during his rookie season in 2025, appearing in 16 games and making four starts, totaling 593 defensive snaps.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 23

Watch: 49ers CB Upton Stout grinding for breakout Year 2 season

Cornerback Upton Stout played 593 snaps in 2025, the most of any San Francisco 49ers rookie last season. According to Pro Football Reference, he finished the year with 82 tackles, four tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one sack.

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All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 11

1 Under Discussed Player Impacted by the 49ers Signing Jack Jones

The San Francisco 49ers' signing of Jack Jones is clearly bad news for Renardo Green, who was already in a tough spot following free agency. However, another player who could be impacted that has not been discussed as much is Upton Stout.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 20

49ers photos: Ricky Pearsall, Upton Stout training hard for 2026 season

San Francisco 49ers players are already putting in the work ahead of the team's offseason program, and newly surfaced photos highlight two young contributors focused on making an impact in 2026—wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and cornerback Upton Stout.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 3

PFF names 49ers' Upton Stout one of the NFL's worst slot corners

The transition from college football to the NFL is rarely seamless, particularly for defensive backs tasked with handling some of the league's most dynamic route-runners who generally operate from the slot.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / February 11

49ers' 2025 draft class earns a low grade after one season

The early returns on the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 NFL Draft class are mixed—and according to one analyst, largely underwhelming. Cornerback Upton Stout emerged as the clear standout among the 49ers' rookies.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 27

49ers' 2026 breakout candidate: PFF highlights rising CB Upton Stout

The San Francisco 49ers selected 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft, and cornerback Upton Stout may have emerged as the most impactful of the group. As a rookie, Stout appeared in 16 games, made four starts, and played 58 percent of the defensive snaps while serving as the team's primary nickel cornerback.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 21

49ers veteran defender praises teammate's strong rookie season

Upton Stout emerged as one of the top performers from the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 rookie class. The third-round pick finished the season as the team's highest-graded cornerback, according to Pro Football Focus.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 13

NFL Draft intel: Is Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss better off preparing for pros than fighting NCAA?

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 19

Key rookie ruled out of 49ers' Week 7 night game with ankle injury

The 49ers won't have one of their top rookies tonight when they face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Upton Stout has been ruled out with an ankle injury that he suffered on the final play of Thursday's practice, according to the 49ers.

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 7

The most improved rookie on the 49ers through five games

The most improved rookie on the 49ers through five games has not been first-round pick Mykel Williams, nor has it been third-round pick Upton Stout, even though both have played well.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 2

49ers rookie Upton Stout earns high praise from ESPN's Bill Barnwell

ESPN's Bill Barnwell released his annual quarter-season awards, and San Francisco 49ers rookie cornerback Upton Stout earned a spot among his Defensive Rookies of the Year.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 1, 2025

Why the 49ers view this player as their next potential star

The San Francisco 49ers are leaning heavily on a youth movement this season, and one of the rookies they hope to take over a starting role is third-round pick Upton Stout.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 10, 2025

Ranking Most Important 49ers in 2025: No. 27 is a Rookie Cornerback

The San Francisco 49ers drafted Upton Stout 100th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, signaling that they see real potential in him as a contributor. At the same time, they knew there was some risk involved, which explains why he slid to the end of Day 2.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / June 15, 2025

49ers Rookie Upton Stout is Making a Strong Impression this Offseason

The 49ers hope that lots of rookies will be ready to start for their defense as early as Week 1 this season. But at minicamp last week, only one rookie defender was on the field with the starters -- third-round pick Upton Stout.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / April 19, 2025

Texans Showing Interest in Ascending DB

The Houston Texans could be looking to bolster their cornerback room down the board in this month's draft. According to KPRC2 insider Aaron Wilson, the Texans are one of at least five teams to have brought in Western Kentucky corner Upton Stout for a visit.

Upton Stout 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Western Kentucky Hilltoppers CB

Height: 5084 (verified) Weight: 181lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Mackensie Alexander Western Kentucky Hilltoppers cornerback Upton Stout is an undersized corner who projects as a coverage subpackage defender at the NFL level.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / March 18, 2025

2025 NFL Draft: Ranking This Year's Hardest Hitters

The days of Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott, and even Brian Dawkins are gone in the NFL. The league has done a ton to protect the safety of the players, and it’s resulted in fewer big collisions.