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John Lynch makes bold comparison between 49ers rookie and Hall of Famer

The San Francisco 49ers selected cornerback Upton Stout with the No. 100 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The third-round selection already has general manager John Lynch's attention as he recently compared him to a Hall of Fame player.

Appearing on KNBR, Lynch drew comparisons between Stout and his teammate in Tampa Bay with the Buccaneers, Ronde Barber:

More praise for Upton Stout coming from Niners camp. John Lynch told @knbrmurph & @MarkusBoucher that he and Mykel Williams have been the most impressive rookies at camp.