Freshman DB Elias Bonner brings Montana grit, athletic upside, and early special-teams value
Elias Bonner is a 2026 freshman defensive back for Montana State who arrives with real two-way playmaking chops and local-star pedigree out of Billings West, where he earned first-team all-state honors and piled up 2,792 career all-purpose yards. He’s 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, was listed as a reserve DB entering the season, and has already shown up on the travel squad, which hints at early trust from the staff. The fit is intriguing: physical, versatile, and competitive, with a background as a receiver, safety, and punt returner—exactly the kind of multi-role athlete coaches love to mold.
