How the 49ers fell for loud, proud and fierce rookie cornerback Upton Stout (paywall)
“He viewed Stout as peerless when it came to a category the 49ers term “Game WIT.”
“It’s essentially evaluating game demeanor, aggressiveness, mentality and strain,” Ahmad said. “Warren gave Upton the highest ‘Game WIT’ grade he’s ever given a prospect.”
Stout was also in a class of his own when it came to his reaction after he was drafted, with general manager John Lynch terming it the most memorable post-pick phone call of his nine-season tenure. During an 89-second conversation that also included head coach Kyle Shanahan and owner Jed York, Stout said “Let’s do it” nine times, called York “Coach” in his excitement and assured Shanahan that the 49ers had just drafted a “dawg.