Elisha West

Position:
DB
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 195
Hometown:
Gaithersburg, Md.
High School:
Quince Orchard
Prev School:
Michigan State / Merrimack
Years in College / At Minnesota:
3 / 1
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore

PRONUNCIATION

OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2026 • spent the 2025 season at Michigan State and the 2024 season at Merrimack.

PREVIOUS SCHOOLS: Played one season (2025) at Michigan State and one season at Merrimack (2024). MICHIGAN STATE: Competed in two games, seeing action against Penn State and Maryland. MERRIMACK: Redshirted after playing in only one game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland • wore No. 2 for the Cougars and was coached by John Kelley • as a senior, made four interceptions, recovered three fumbles and had nine tackles for loss • named all-county and all-division First Team and earned honorable mention All-Met.

PERSONAL: Son of Anthony and Nekia West • brother, Aydan, is a defensive back for Minnesota.