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Jordan Connor Stout (born August 4, 1998) is an American professional football punter for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Early life

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Stout grew up in Honaker, Virginia and attended Honaker High School.[1] He was a three time All-State selection at kicker.[2] Stout was named the Tigers' team MVP as a senior after making all nine of his field goal attempts and averaging 47 yards per punt.[3]

College career

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Virginia Tech

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Stout began his college career at Virginia Tech and redshirted his true freshman season after joining the team as a walk-on.[4] As a redshirt freshman, Stout served as a kickoff specialist for the Hokies and recorded 60 touchbacks on 71 kickoff attempts.[5] After the end of the season, Stout entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Penn State

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Stout committed to transfer to Penn State, who offered him an athletic scholarship.[6]

Stout was eligible to play immediately at Penn State because he was not a scholarship player at Virginia Tech.[2] He served primarily as the Nittany Lions kickoff specialist in his first season with the team and finished fourth in the FBS with 66 touchbacks and made two of three field goal attempts, including a school record 57-yard field goal against Pittsburgh.[7] As a redshirt junior, Stout was named Penn State's punter in addition to kickoffs and averaged 41.5 yards per punt. He was named Penn State's kicker entering his redshirt senior season and became the first player to handle kickoffs, field goals, and punts for the team since Chris Bahr in 1975.[8] Stout punted 67 times for 3,083 yards with a 46.0 yard average and was named first-team All-Big Ten Conference and the Eddleman–Fields Punter of the Year. He also made 16 of 23 field goal attempts and 34 of 36 extra point attempts.[9] Following the end of the season, Stout declared that he would enter the 2022 NFL draft.[10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m) 		209 lb
(95 kg) 		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.65 s 1.59 s 2.71 s
All values from NFL Combine[11][12]

Stout was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 130th overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.[13] He was slated to be the new starter after the retirement of long time punter Sam Koch.

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Jordan Stout (born August 4, 1998) is an American football punter for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Standing at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and weighing 209 pounds (95 kg), Stout hails from Cedar Bluff, Virginia, and played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Penn State Nittany Lions, where he served as the primary punter, kicker, and kickoff specialist, earning recognition for his powerful leg and precision. Selected by the Ravens in the fourth round (130th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, he quickly established himself as a key special teams player, known for his ability to deliver long punts with strong hang time and directional control. In his season of 2022, Stout appeared in all 17 games, punting 57 times for 2,618 yards with a gross of 45.9 yards per punt and a net of 40.9 yards, including 26 punts inside the 20-yard line. His performance improved in 2023, when he punted 66 times for 3,158 yards (47.8 gross ) and notably contributed to a rare punt return in history. In the 2025 season, Stout has maintained elite production, ranking fourth in the with a 50.2 gross punting through 10 games (as of November 2025), highlighted by a career-long 70-yard punt in 2024. Off the field, Stout's versatility and competitive drive have made him a valuable asset to Baltimore's special teams unit, which has consistently ranked highly in punting metrics during his tenure.

Early life

Upbringing and family

Jordan Stout was born on August 4, 1998, in , to parents Rodney and Shelly Stout. He grew up in the small town of Honaker, , in a family environment that encouraged participation in sports from an early age. His father, Rodney, maintained close ties to local football through his longtime friendship with Douglas Hubbard, the at Honaker High School, fostering an atmosphere where athletic pursuits were valued and supported. During his elementary school years, Stout initially focused on soccer, where he excelled in striking the ball with power and precision. This talent caught the attention of the football team during a session overlapping with soccer season, leading to his introduction to football kicking under the guidance of the and coaches, as recounted by his mother, Shelly. The family's continued encouragement played a key role in his development as an athlete.

High school career

Jordan Stout attended Honaker High School in Honaker, , where he emerged as a standout kicker for the Honaker Tigers . Stout initially discovered his talent for kicking during his ninth-grade year at a soccer practice, when the team's , Casey Dye, asked him to attempt a football field goal amid an injury shortage; this impromptu tryout sparked his transition to football, leading him to join the team as a kicker. Over the course of his high school career, Stout honed his skills, earning three-time All-State honors as a kicker for his consistent performance in field goals and punts. In his senior year, Stout was named the team's MVP after going a perfect 9-for-9 on attempts and averaging 47 yards per punt, which highlighted his precision and power on special teams. His family supported this pursuit, encouraging his dedication to football despite his initial soccer background.

College career

Virginia Tech

Jordan Stout joined the Virginia Tech Hokies as a preferred walk-on kicker in December 2016 ahead of the 2017 season to pursue the opportunity at his home-state program. As a redshirt freshman in 2018, Stout emerged as the team's primary , appearing in all 13 games and recording 60 on 71 kickoffs for an 84.5% touchback rate, which ranked fourth nationally among FBS punters and kickers. He also contributed to placekicking duties, converting all 4 extra-point attempts while missing his lone try. His performance earned him second-team All-ACC honors as a . Over his season at , Stout appeared in a total of 13 games but saw restricted playing time overall, primarily in special teams. Seeking greater playing opportunities and a chance to expand his role in both punting and kicking, Stout entered the in April 2019 following the 2018 season. He later transferred to Penn State, where he could compete immediately as a redshirt sophomore not on scholarship during his prior year.

Penn State

Jordan Stout transferred to Penn State from in June 2019, seeking greater opportunities to contribute on special teams. In his debut season with the Nittany Lions, Stout handled placekicking duties in 13 games, converting 2 of 3 attempts for a school-record 57-yard make against that tied the game at halftime and set a new program mark for longest . The following year, amid the that shortened the Big Ten schedule to nine games, Stout expanded his role to include punting while sharing kicking responsibilities with Jake Pinegar; he recorded 33 punts for 1,371 yards (41.5 average) and 2 of 5 s, including a 50-yard effort against Ohio State. As a senior in 2021, Stout became Penn State's primary punter, , and across 13 games, amassing 66 punts for 3,032 yards (45.9 average) and placing 28 inside the 20-yard line. He converted 16 of 23 field goals (69.6 percent) and 34 of 36 extra points (94.4 percent), while booming 65 kickoffs with 59 touchbacks for a 90.8 percent rate that limited opponents to just two returns totaling 14 yards. Stout's standout performance earned him first-team All-Big Ten honors from both coaches and media, the Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year award—the first for a since the honor's inception—and a finalist spot for the as the nation's top punter. Following the season, he declared for the on January 4, 2022, forgoing an additional year of eligibility.

Professional career

2022 NFL Draft

Entering the , Jordan Stout was recognized for his powerful leg strength, which enabled him to deliver punts with significant distance and hang time, as well as his versatility as a capable of producing touchbacks consistently. Scouting reports highlighted his directional punting control, though noted occasional inconsistencies in accuracy under pressure, positioning him as a potential mid-to-late round selection due to his value on special teams units. His college accolades, including the as the nation's top punter, further elevated his draft stock among NFL evaluators. The selected Stout in the fourth round with the 130th overall pick, acquired via a trade with the earlier in the draft. As the first punter chosen in the 2022 draft and the earliest since 2012, Stout's selection addressed the ' need for a long-term successor at the position, emphasizing his ability to flip the field with powerful kicks and handle multiple kicking duties. Following the draft, Stout signed a four-year rookie contract with the Ravens valued at $4,357,836, including a of $697,832. This deal positioned him to compete for the starting punter role against incumbent veteran , who had held the position for 16 seasons. Koch retired shortly after the draft on May 19, 2022, paving the way for Stout to secure the job without further competition.

Baltimore Ravens

Jordan Stout joined the as their primary punter following his selection in the . In his rookie season of 2022, Stout handled punting duties in all 17 games with 57 punts for 2,618 yards, averaging 45.9 yards per punt, and placing 26 inside the opponent's 20-yard line. During the 2023 season, Stout improved his performance with 66 punts for 3,158 yards, averaging 47.8 yards per punt, and demonstrated enhanced directional punting skills. His punts also contributed to a rare punt return in Ravens history, the first since 2000. His contributions led to discussions about his potential selection for the , where he finished sixth in fan voting among punters despite not making the roster. In 2024, Stout punted 55 times for 2,551 yards, maintaining a 46.4-yard average, highlighted by his career-long 70-yard punt. These efforts were instrumental in supporting the Ravens' successful playoff push that year. As of November 19, 2025, during the ongoing 2025 season, Stout has recorded 34 punts for 1,708 yards, averaging 50.2 yards per punt, with 17 inside the 20-yard line and a longest of 64 yards. His career totals with the Ravens stand at 212 punts for 10,035 yards, a 47.3-yard average, and 93 punts inside the 20-yard line. Throughout his tenure, Stout has served as the Ravens' primary punter and kickoff specialist, earning praise from coaches for his versatility and charismatic "punter swag," which includes a repertoire of 16 different punt variations. No major injuries have been reported in his professional career to date.

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