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Stout

Stout might be lacking in prototype size (5’9", 181, 30” arms), but what he lacks in measurables, he makes up for in twitch, tenacity, and tape. A three-year starter who flipped his trajectory after transferring from North Texas, Stout flourished as a nickel at WKU in 2024, showcasing excellent movement skills, route anticipation, and aggressive tackling with 25 stops and 7.5 TFLs. He’s an instinctive slot defender who mirrors with a fluid pedal, reacts with quick-trigger feet, and competes with fearless urgency. His 7.61 RAS includes explosive jumps (37.5” vert, 10’8” broad) and strong 4.44s 40 speed, but his recovery agility and ball production—just 1 INT last season—remain areas of concern. He’ll need to rein in the hand-fighting to avoid penalties at the next level. Still, Stout’s confidence, versatility (slot/outside/ST), and bench strength (21 reps) scream Avonte Maddox-lite. He’s a scrappy slot CB with immediate special teams upside.

The former Houston North Shore HS student Stout (5'9/167) started five games during his two years on campus at UNT. He recorded six tackles and a pass breakup in three games this year. Stout was much more productive in 2020, posting 35 tackles and three PBU for the Mean Green during the pandemic shortened campaign. A former three-star recruit out of high school, he was originally committed to Utah State and had not seen the field since North Texas’ Week 5 loss to Missouri.

Stout committed to Utah State early in the summer, so he had been committed to them all throughout this season until now. Other programs such as New Mexico, Wyoming, North Texas, and UConn all offered Stout at some point and will now have a chance at him again. At 5-foot-9, 165-pounds, Stout doesn’t live up to his last name, but he’s got the speed to fly around the field. Stout also has experience at both cornerback and safety.