- Source: Jalon Kilgore
Jalon Kilgore is an American college football defensive back for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Early life
Kilgore attended Putnam County High School. He was rated as a three-star recruit, the number 44 safety, and the 43rd best prospect in the state of Georgia in the class of 2023. Kilgore held offers from schools such as Clemson, Oklahoma, Michigan, Tennessee Tech, South Florida, Florida State, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisville, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt. Kilgore ultimately committed to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
College career
In his first career game in the 2023 season opener, Kilgore notched 12 tackles versus North Carolina. He finished his freshman season with 76 tackles with one and a half for a being for a loss, six pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble. Kilgore was named a freshman all-American and was named to the SEC all freshman team.
Personal life
Kilgore is the younger brother of Gerald Kilgore who is also a defensive back for South Carolina.
References
External links
South Carolina Gamecocks bio