The Chicago Bears have selected Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott with the 166th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding another piece to Dennis Allen's defense.

Elliott, who measures 6-foot-1 and 233 pounds, started 38 games at the collegiate level between New Mexico State and Arizona State. He totaled 98 tackles and seven sacks last season for the Sun Devils, which earned him. All-Big 12 honors. Elliott has good instincts and was a team captain, but he does need to improve in coverage.

The Bears got another great value pick with Elliott, who The Athletic's Dane Brugler had ranked 83rd overall and with a third-round grade, and Chicago gets him in the back half of the fifth round.

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Here's what NFL.com's Lance Zierlein said about Elliott: "Big, productive inside linebacker lacking the athletic traits to make enough plays on the next level. Elliott has earned praise for his exceptional work ethic and football character. His instincts and reaction time are average, though. He can be heavy-handed when taking on blocks and his execution is inconsistent. His pursuit speed to the sideline is too heavy-footed in pass coverage and as an open-field tackler. His pathway will need to be as a physical thumper who can star on special teams."

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