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A do-it-all veteran with plenty of college football experience.
That's what the Colorado State football team hopes it added in the form of transfer defensive back Elijah Mc-Cantos.
Mc-Cantos played at Appalachian State the last two seasons after spending two years at Illinois.
He is expected to be a key member of CSU's 2026 secondary. Get to know the new DB:
It's the final season of college eligibility for Mc-Cantos and he wanted to win before pursuing a pro career.
CSU went 2-10 last season but Mc-Cantos believed in the vision from new coach Jim Mora of a quick turnaround.
"One thing about it that really stands out is Coach Mora telling me how dedicated he is to going to the Pac-12 championship for this year," Mc-Cantos said. "That's one thing I just needed to hear. For my last year, I wanted to come to a team that can win a championship."
Mc-Cantos, who was listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds at Appalachian State, says he can play anywhere in the secondary.
"Very versatile. I'm a guy that can play anywhere. Corner, safety, nickel," Mc-Cantos said. "Name it, man."
He describes himself as a fast, athletic defensive back who can tackle and make plays on the ball. He's likely to line up at safety for CSU.
Watch the video below to hear from Mc-Cantos himself on why he chose CSU and what he hopes to bring to the Rams.
Sports reporter Kevin Lytle can be found on social media on X, Instagram and Threads @Kevin_Lytle and on Bluesky.
This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: What to know about Colorado State defensive back Elijah Mc-Cantos
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That's what the Colorado State football team hopes it added in the form of transfer defensive back Elijah Mc-Cantos.
Mc-Cantos played at Appalachian State the last two seasons after spending two years at Illinois.
He is expected to be a key member of CSU's 2026 secondary. Get to know the new DB:
Why Colorado State?
It's the final season of college eligibility for Mc-Cantos and he wanted to win before pursuing a pro career.
CSU went 2-10 last season but Mc-Cantos believed in the vision from new coach Jim Mora of a quick turnaround.
"One thing about it that really stands out is Coach Mora telling me how dedicated he is to going to the Pac-12 championship for this year," Mc-Cantos said. "That's one thing I just needed to hear. For my last year, I wanted to come to a team that can win a championship."
What Elijah Mc-Cantos brings to CSU
Mc-Cantos, who was listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds at Appalachian State, says he can play anywhere in the secondary.
"Very versatile. I'm a guy that can play anywhere. Corner, safety, nickel," Mc-Cantos said. "Name it, man."
He describes himself as a fast, athletic defensive back who can tackle and make plays on the ball. He's likely to line up at safety for CSU.
Hear from Elijah Mc-Cantos
Watch the video below to hear from Mc-Cantos himself on why he chose CSU and what he hopes to bring to the Rams.
Elijah Mc-Cantos bio
- Previous school: Appalachian State (2024-25)
- Prior to that: Illinois (2022-23)
- Games played: 35
- 2025 stats: 12 games played, 56 tackles, two interceptions, two passes defensed.
- As a recruit: Three-star prospect out of Florida, picked Illinois over reported offers from LSU, Arizona State, Michigan, Penn State, Washington State, Kansas and others.
Sports reporter Kevin Lytle can be found on social media on X, Instagram and Threads @Kevin_Lytle and on Bluesky.
This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: What to know about Colorado State defensive back Elijah Mc-Cantos
Continue reading...
