49ers address secondary, draft Western Kentucky CB Upton Stout with No. 100 pick

The 49ers' long-term starting cornerbacks appeared set even as Charvarius Ward left for a lucrative free-agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts.After all, Deommodore Lenoir is signed through 2029, and Renardo Green is entering the second season of his four-year contract after being a second-round draft pick last year.But the 49ers determined they needed more cornerbacks, and they addressed that spot in the 2025 NFL Draft with the selection of a true nickel back.The 49ers selected Western Kentucky nickel back Upton Stout in the third round with the No. 100 overall selection. Another one for the defense, thank you pic.twitter.com/99VBxn1n9I — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 26, 2025 Stout is listed at 5-foot-8 1/2 and 181 pounds. He played five college seasons and registered a career-high four interceptions in 2022.Although he has plenty of college experience lining up on the outside, his best fit with the 49ers is clearly at nickel back.Where the 49ers have the most uncertainty is with their nickel defense, which is on the field for approximately two-thirds of the snaps. Their third-down defense was an issue last season as the 49ers' cornerback situation was lacking after...