Jalon Kilgore

Jalon Kilgore is an American college football safety for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Early life

Kilgore attended Putnam County High School in Eatonton, Georgia. 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 committed to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks over offers from schools such as Clemson, Oklahoma, Michigan, Tennessee Tech, South Florida, Florida State, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisville, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt.

College career

In his first career game in the 2023 season opener, Kilgore notched 12 tackles versus [2023 2023 North Carolina Tar Heels football team|North Carolina Tar Heels football team|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 safety for South Carolina.