Keyshaun Elliott
Keyshaun Elliott is an American college football linebacker for the Arizona State [Sun Devils football|Arizona State Sun Devils]. He previously played for the New [Mexico State Aggies football|New Mexico State Aggies].
Elliott attended Richmond [High School (Missouri)|Richmond High School] in Richmond, Missouri. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the New Mexico State Aggies.
College career
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. 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. After the season, Elliott entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Elliott transferred to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils. In the 2025 Peach Bowl, he notched eight tackles versus 2024 [Texas Longhorns football team|Texas]. Elliott finished the 2024 season, recording 65 tackles with four being for a loss, two sacks, two pass deflections, and an interception. In week four of the 2025 season, he totaled ten tackles with two being for a loss, and a sack against 2025 [Baylor Bears football team|Baylor]. For his performance on the season, Elliott was named second-team all-Big 12. He accepted an invite to participate in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl.
Personal life
Elliott is the grandson of the late NFL running back, Lenvil Elliott.