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The Chicago Bears selected linebacker Keyshaun Elliott from Arizona State with the 166th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading up in the fourth round. This marks the Bears' third defensive selection in this draft.
After making a trade with the Carolina Panthers to move up in the fourth round, the Chicago Bears waited to make their pick in the fifth round and brought in another defensive playmaker, selecting linebacker Keyshaun Elliott out of Arizona State with the 166th overall pick. This is the third selection on defense that the Bears have made in this year’s draft, including safety Dillon Thieneman (first round), cornerback Malik Muhammad (fourth round), who the team traded up to get at pick No. 124, and now Elliott. Elliott will join the Bears linebacker room that is filled with veterans, led by T.J. Edwards, Devin Bush, D’Marco Jackson, and Jack Sanborn. It is the second straight year in which the Bears have drafted a linebacker, after they selected Ruben Hyppolite II in the fourth round last year. The Arizona State product will likely see his first opportunities to make an impact on special teams, while also having plenty of veteran leaders to learn from. Here’s how the NFL world reacted to the Bears’ selection of Keyshaun Elliott:
Ryan Poles has drafted every position except for DL pic.twitter.com/eI1FKYABDN
— ThienemanSZN (@ThienemanSZN) April 25, 2026 Linebacker depth is a little scarce for Chicago, so the Keyshaun Elliott selection makes sense. Not some super athletic guy, but a solid run stopper who also showed an ability to get after the QB last season with 7 sacks.
— Matt Eurich (@MattEurich) April 25, 2026 The #Bears add some value on special teams with Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott at No. 176 overall
Physical LB with impressive blitzing ability. Don't know how high the athletic ceiling or coverage skills are, but he'll be a good third-phase type of guy
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) Keyshaun Elliott is high character instinctual LB. Good size and speed.
The Chicago Bears drafted linebacker Keyshaun Elliott from Arizona State with the 166th overall pick.
Keyshaun Elliott plays linebacker.
In college, Keyshaun Elliott recorded 300 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks last season.
The NFL community has mixed reactions, noting Elliott's potential as a solid run stopper and special teams player, though some question his coverage skills.
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300 career tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 7 sacks last season.
His coverage is pretty meh.
Some had a 3rd round grade on him.#DaBears
— Mason West (@WestSportsPT) April 25, 2026 For being a 5th round pick, I really like what I’m seeing from Keyshaun Elliott.
Could be a solid pick up for the Bears. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/lfLtTbosjz
— Bearsszn (@bearszn) April 25, 2026 Keyshaun Elliot was a top 10 LB for me and a 4th round grade. Highest rated LB on the board. 134th on the consensus board. Good value
— Steve Letizia (@CFCBears) April 25, 2026 The ceiling on Keyshaun Elliot is somewhere along the lines of run down starter or used specifically in sub-packages on blitzes. The coverage skills are a major work in progress. High end special teams add. #Bears
— Blake (@SoldierFieldBlg) April 25, 2026 #Bears fans, @OllieConnolly and I really think Keyshaun Elliott could be an excellent day 3 find for Chicago.
He was in both of our top 5 LBs. 46th on my board. Violent play style and solid athletic/size profile. And he goes to Dennis Allen! pic.twitter.com/J4ThohIWdD
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) April 25, 2026 I missed it when it happened but Keyshaun Elliott to the Bears is sick. He fills gaps with urgency and avoids blockers well. Not as much of a coverage guy right now, but I like his game
— JP Acosta (@acosta32\_jp) April 25, 2026 Bears select LB Keyshaun Elliott from ASU 6'1" 233 lbs, 22 yrs old 4.58 40, 38" vert, 10'5" broad jump 8.74 RAS 38 starts in college between New Mexico St/Arizona St Green dot LB, who shows good instincts, character, team captain Needs to improve on coverage, but a solid LB… pic.twitter.com/7Um3oOV0hf
— Nick Whalen (@\_NickWhalen) April 25, 2026 l like the Keyshaun Elliot pick a lot. Smart communicates well. He's going to wear the green dot for the Bears at some point
— Steve Letizia (@CFCBears) April 25, 2026 *This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears draft Keyshaun Elliott: NFL world reacts to Chicago's pick*