Jalon Kilgore Explained

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

Early life

Kilgore attended high school at Putnam County. Coming out of high school, Kilgore 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.^[1] Kilgore also 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.^[2] Kilgore ultimately decided to commit to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.^{[3] [4]}

College career

In Kilgore's first career game in week one of the 2023 season he notched 12 tackles versus North Carolina.^[5] Kilgore finished his freshman season in 2023 notching 76 tackles with one and a half for a being for a loss, six pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.^[6] For his performance on the season, Kilgore was named a freshman all-American and was named to the SEC all freshman team.^{[7] [8]}

Personal life

Kilgore is the younger brother of Gerald Kilgore who is also a defensive back for South Carolina.^[9]

External links

• South Carolina Gamecocks bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Olson . Andrew . Georgia safety commits to South Carolina over Clemson, others . Saturday Down South . June 15, 2022 . April 13, 2024.
2. Web site: Boynton . Eric . Three-star Georgia safety Jalon Kilgore commits to South Carolina football . Greenville Online . June 15, 2022 . April 13, 2024.
3. Crowell . Evan . Jalon Kilgore Signs Letter Of Intent . Sports Illustrated . December 21, 2022 . April 13, 2024.
4. Crowell . Evan . Jalon Kilgore's Athletic Traits Suggest Star Upside . Sports Illustrated . October 13, 2022 . April 13, 2024.
5. Web site: Taylor . Collyn . Jalon Kilgore looked 'right at home' in South Carolina debut . On3.com . September 7, 2023 . April 13, 2024.
6. Web site: Jason Kilgore 2023 Game Log . April 13, 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
7. Griffin . Joseph . Two Gamecock Freshmen Named To All-American Lists . Sports Illustrated . December 18, 2023 . April 13, 2024.
8. Bacon . Arvon . Jalon Kilgore and Trovon Baugh Named Freshman All-SEC Selections . Sports Illustrated . December 8, 2023 . April 13, 2024.
9. Web site: Holloway . Jeremiah . 'Clicked instantly': USC's Jalon Kilgore developed football skills alongside his brother . The State . April 13, 2024.