Keyshaun Elliott

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Keyshaun Elliott
No. 44 – Arizona State Sun Devils
Position Linebacker
ClassSenior
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school Richmond (Richmond, Missouri)
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Keyshaun Elliott is an American football linebacker for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He previously played for the New Mexico State Aggies.

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Early life and high school

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. [1]

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. [2] 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. [3] [4] After the season, Elliott entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [5]

Arizona State

Elliott transferred to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils. [6] In the 2025 Peach Bowl, he notched eight tackles versus Texas. [7] Elliott finished the 2024 season, recording 65 tackles with four being for a loss, two sacks, two pass deflections, and an interception. [8] In week four of the 2025 season, he totaled ten tackles with two being for a loss, and a sack against Baylor. [9] For his performance on the season, Elliott was named second-team all-Big 12. [10] He accepted an invite to participate in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl. [11]

References

  1. ↑ Rosenberg, Niall. "'An A-plus kid, A-plus player': How a linebacker's leadership influences ASU football". The State Press. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ Gardner, Michelle. "Who is Keyshaun Elliott? What to know about the Arizona State linebacker". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ Vaughn, Keenan. "Immediate Impact: Keyshaun Elliott's Two-Year Journey at ASU". Cronkite Sports. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ Allred, Damon. "ASU football adds New Mexico State standout LB Keyshaun Elliott". Arizona Sports. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ Trieu, Allen. "LB Keyshaun Elliott explains quick decision to transfer to Arizona State". 247Sports. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  6. ↑ Gardner, Michelle. "Transfer emerges as unlikely quarterback of Arizona State's defense". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  7. ↑ Gardner, Michelle. "Keyshaun Elliott steady leader of dynamic Arizona State linebacking core". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  8. ↑ Hicks, Kevin. "Arizona State LB Considered Among Best At Position". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  9. ↑ Cappellini, Tanner. "How One Linebacker Became the Heart of ASU's Defense". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  10. ↑ Hicks, Kevin. "Arizona State Defensive Stars Earn Big 12 Season Honors". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
  11. ↑ Hicks, Kevin. "ASU Star Set to Compete in 2025 Shrine Bowl". Arizona State Sun Devils on SI. SI.com. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
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