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| No. 49 – Chicago Bears | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 12, 2003[1] Richmond, Missouri, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Richmond (Richmond, Missouri) |
| College |
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| NFL draft | 2026 (5th round, 166th overall pick) |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Keyshaun Elliott (born December 12, 2003)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the New Mexico State Aggies and the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected by the Bears in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Elliott attended Richmond High School in Richmond, Missouri. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the New Mexico State Aggies.[2]
College career
[edit]New Mexico State
[edit]As a freshman in 2022, Elliott appeared in all 12 games with one start, where he notched 27 tackles, a pass deflection, and a fumble recovery.[3] During the 2023 season, he posted 111 tackles with ten being for a loss and two and a half sacks, earning second-team all-conference honors.[4][5] After the season, Elliott entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Arizona State
[edit]Elliott transferred to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.[7] In the 2025 Peach Bowl, he notched eight tackles versus Texas.[8] Elliott finished the 2024 season, recording 65 tackles with four being for a loss, two sacks, two pass deflections, and an interception.[9] In week four of the 2025 season, he totaled ten tackles with two being for a loss, and a sack against Baylor.[10] For his performance on the season, Elliott was named second-team all-Big 12.[11] He accepted an invite to participate in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl.[12]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+3⁄4 in (1.87 m) | 231 lb (105 kg) | 31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) | 9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 4.58 s | 1.66 s | 2.74 s | 4.38 s | 7.02 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) | 10 ft 5 in (3.18 m) | 21 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[13][14] | ||||||||||||
Elliott was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round with the 166th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.[15] He signed his rookie contract on May 8.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Elliott is the grandson of the late NFL running back, Lenvil Elliott.[17]
References
[edit]- 1 2 @8Keyshaun (December 12, 2021). "18🥳🥳" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Rosenberg, Niall. "'An A-plus kid, A-plus player': How a linebacker's leadership influences ASU football". The State Press. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Gardner, Michelle (December 27, 2024). "Who is Keyshaun Elliott? What to know about the Arizona State linebacker". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Vaughn, Keenan. "Immediate Impact: Keyshaun Elliott's Two-Year Journey at ASU". Cronkite Sports. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Allred, Damon. "ASU football adds New Mexico State standout LB Keyshaun Elliott". Arizona Sports. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Trieu, Allen. "LB Keyshaun Elliott explains quick decision to transfer to Arizona State". 247Sports. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Gardner, Michelle (August 8, 2024). "Transfer emerges as unlikely quarterback of Arizona State's defense". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Gardner, Michelle (September 2, 2025). "Keyshaun Elliott steady leader of dynamic Arizona State linebacking core". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Hicks, Kevin. "Arizona State LB Considered Among Best At Position". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Cappellini, Tanner. "How One Linebacker Became the Heart of ASU's Defense". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Hicks, Kevin. "Arizona State Defensive Stars Earn Big 12 Season Honors". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Hicks, Kevin. "ASU Star Set to Compete in 2025 Shrine Bowl". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Keyshaun Elliott Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Keyshaun Elliott College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ Hadjuk, Gabby (April 25, 2026). "Bears select Arizona State LB Keyshaun Elliott 166th overall". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry. "Roster Moves: Chicago Bears sign four draft selections, 13 undrafted free agents". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ Silvers, Calvin (November 11, 2020). "Maryville football looks to capture district championship against Richmond". Northwest Missourian. Retrieved December 15, 2025.