Chicago Bears select LB Keyshaun Elliott at No. 166

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The Chicago Bears selected Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott with the 166th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Elliott posted 98 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 12 games in 2025, showing consistent run disruption and high pursuit. Scouts ranked him unevenly across boards, with Dane Brugler placing him 83rd, Matt Miller 95th and Field Yates 119th, and Fran Duffy comparing Elliott to TJ Edwards. The Bears expect Elliott's gap-filling quickness and downhill instincts to add athleticism and depth to the middle linebacker room and help replace Tremaine Edmunds.

Kevin Fishbain

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Here’s the Brugler scouting report of new Bears LB Keyshaun Elliott

2890d ago

Da Bears

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A Key piece to the defense 🔑 Welcome to the squad, Keyshaun Elliott!

1790d ago

Christopher Price

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We’re at 159. The Patriots are up at 171. In no particular order, here are a few of the more intriguing names left on the board. DE/ED Caden Curry QB Garrett Nussmeier TE Tanner Koziol OG Logan Taylor LB Keyshaun Elliott S Jalon Kilgore CB Chandler Rivers WR Deion Burks

1490d ago

JP Acosta

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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

1290d ago

Sean Hammond

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With the 166th pick in the draft, the Bears have selected Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott.

890d ago

Brad Denny

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#BREAKING: The Chicago Bears have drafted ASU linebacker Keyshaun Elliott in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. www.azfamily.com/2026/04/25/a...

590d ago

Bleacher Nation Bears

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Bears Select LB Keyshaun Elliott In 5th Round With Pick No. 166 www.bleachernation.com/bears/2026/0...

490d ago

NFL News Poster

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Round 5 Selections: Pick 162 (BAL): CB Chandler Rivers, Duke Pick 163 (MIN): CB Charles Demmings, Stephen F Austin Pick 164 (JAX): TE Tanner Koziol, Houston Pick 165 (TEN): RB Nicholas Singleton, Penn St Pick 166 (CHI): LB Keyshaun Elliott, Arizona St Pick 167 (BUF): S Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina

290d ago

Anthony Miller

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#Bears select Keyshaun Elliott in fifth round to erase Tremaine Edmunds nightmare #DaBears beargoggleson.com/chicago-bear...

90d ago

Bureau County - Shaw Local

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The Chicago Bears continued to boost their defense in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday afternoon, selecting Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott at No. 166.

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Chicago Bears select LB Keyshaun Elliott at No. 166

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