Keyshaun Elliott
American football player (born 2003)
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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.
Richmond, Missouri, U.S.
Elliott in 2026 | |
| 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 | |
Early life
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
New Mexico State
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
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
| 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
Elliott is the grandson of the late NFL running back, Lenvil Elliott.[17]