
Upton Stout III is an American football cornerback for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, where he has played since 2022. Before joining the Hilltoppers, Stout spent two seasons with the North Texas Mean Green (2020-2021). He was among the 329 prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. He measured 5'8.5" and 181 pounds, with a 30-inch arm length and 9-inch hand size. His 5.89 prospect grade projects him as an average backup or as a special teamer at the next level. His Next Gen Stats score of 65 puts him in the "average" category (via the NFL's official website).
Upton Stout is a native of Houston, Texas, and a North Shore Senior High School graduate. After high school, Stout committed to the University of North Texas (UNT) football program, where he played for 2 years. As a freshman, he played in eight games and had 35 tackles (24 solo) with three pass breakups. In 2021, he played in four games, had six tackles, and then redshirted before transferring to Western Kentucky University (WKU) in 2022. In three years with the Hilltoppers, he played in 33 games and had 125 tackles (77 solo), 11 pass breakups, 11 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. In 2022, he was honored with the CFN Freshman All-American Honorable Mention, Conference USA Honorable Mention, and First-Team Defense All-Conference USA (2024). (via Kentucky Hilltoppers roster).
Upton Stout's NIL deals
As of March 2025, Upton Stout has joined the Red Towel Trust, the official NIL Collective of Western Kentucky University (as per On3). His merchandise is available through the WKU NIL Store, where fans can buy products under his name.
Upton Stout's NIL deal tracker
The following table is an account of the NIL deals that Upton Stout has signed in his career as of March 2025, as per On3’s data:
Date | NIL Deal |
12/22/23 | Red Towel Trust |
11/02/23 | Red Towel Trust |
FAQ on Upton Stout
A. Upton Stout is from Houston, Texas.
A. Upton Stout attended North Shore Senior High School in Houston, Texas.
A. Upton Stout stands 5 feet 8.5 inches tall, according to the NFL's official website.
A. Upton Stout is an American national, according to the NFL's official website.