Kalan Ellis is a three-star recruit from Waimanalo, HI, out of St. Louis School (No. 1,344 in the 2021 class) who has not played in San Diego State's 9 games this season.
Where Ellis comes from
- Waimanalo, HI
- St. Louis School
- St. Louis School is about 2,600 miles from Snapdragon Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,344 in the 2021 class; signed with Syracuse.
- On the San Diego State roster since 2025
Where Ellis fits
San Diego State lists 42 linebackers this season.
San Diego State linebackers with a game this season
San Diego State is 4-5. Next: vs Utah State, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Louis School
Also from Waimanalo, HI
Transferred to San Diego State from Syracuse.
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Sean Lewis
Pass share
40.5%
236 pass / 346 run
Plays / game
64.7
9 games
Team sack rate
4.0%
253 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for San Diego State -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in hit power and block shedding.
San Diego State has produced 6 All-Conference linebackers.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 San Diego State LewisYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 San Diego State LewisYear 4 · Games –
- Jul 2025 Entered the transfer portalSyracuse to San Diego State
- 2023 Syracuse BabersYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Syracuse BabersYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. Louis SchoolHonolulu, HI · Class of 2021Three-star, No. 1,344 in the 2021 class. Signed with Syracuse.Also from St. Louis School: Rustin Young (Michigan State), Houston Ka'aha'aina-Torres (Michigan), Nainoa Lopes (California) and 13 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Syracuse to San Diego State, Jul 27, 2025.
2021
- Signed with SyracuseThree-star, out of St. Louis School
2025
- Transferred to San Diego Statefrom Syracuse
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Dino Babers and Sean Lewis.
