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Arizona State’s top tackler, Keyshaun Elliot, declares for 2026 NFL Draft

Sep 6, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Keyshaun Elliott (44) reacts after a tackle during the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Kenny Dillingham is ushering another one of his talented players to the upcoming NFL Draft.

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Keyshaun Elliot, a senior linebacker, joins Raleek Brown (running back), Keith Abney II (cornerback), Jordyn Tyson (wide receiver), and Max Iheanachor (offensive lineman) as the fifth Arizona State player to declare for the draft.

Elliot spent two seasons under Dillingham in Tempe (Ariz.) after two years at New Mexico State.

He finished as the Sun Devils’ leading tackler through 12 games of the regular season — posting 98 stops. Elliot recorded team-highs for solo tackles (54), tackles for loss (14), and sacks (seven), while having two pass breakups and four quarterback hurries.

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The 6-foot-2, 235-pounder made second-team All-Big 12 in back-to-back seasons for 2024 and 2025.

It will be interesting to see who takes Elliot at the next level.

Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @CoachingMSmith.

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