Jalon Kilgore

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Jalon Kilgore
South Carolina Gamecocks–No. 24
Position Safety
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2005-01-27) January 27, 2005 (age 20)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight211 lb (96 kg)
Career history
College
High school Putnam County High School
Career highlights and awards
  • SEC All-Freshman Team (2023)

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

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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. [1] 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. [2]

College career

In his first career game in the 2023 season opener, Kilgore notched 12 tackles versus North Carolina. [3] 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. [4] Kilgore was named a freshman all-American and was named to the SEC all freshman team. [5] [6]

Personal life

Kilgore is the younger brother of Gerald Kilgore who is also a defensive back for South Carolina. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Olson, Andrew (June 15, 2022). "Georgia safety commits to South Carolina over Clemson, others". Saturday Down South. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ Boynton, Eric (June 15, 2022). "Three-star Georgia safety Jalon Kilgore commits to South Carolina football". Greenville Online. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  3. ↑ Taylor, Collyn (September 7, 2023). "Jalon Kilgore looked 'right at home' in South Carolina debut". GamecockCentral.com. On3.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Jason Kilgore 2023 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ Griffin, Joseph (December 18, 2023). "Two Gamecock Freshmen Named To All-American Lists". South Carolina Gamecocks on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ Bacon, Arvon (December 8, 2023). "Jalon Kilgore and Trovon Baugh Named Freshman All-SEC Selections". South Carolina Gamecocks on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ Holloway, Jeremiah (April 25, 2023). "'Clicked instantly': USC's Jalon Kilgore developed football skills alongside his brother". The State. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
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