Safety
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Jalon Kilgore
2026 NFL Draft Prospect
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 210
- School: South Carolina
- Class: Junior
| PRO | CON |
|---|---|
| Kilgore is a larger, versatile defender who can play as a box safety or in the nickel spot, though he’s better closer to the line of scrimmage. A good athlete, he uses his traits well as a run defender but can make an impact when the ball is in the air. | He’s still growing as a defender in coverage with work to be done. Kilgore is a gambler when the ball is in the air, and it can hurt when he misses the opportunity. Can waste movement at times when following routes. |
OVERVIEW: A year removed from an excellent season from his former South Carolina teammate Nick Emmanwori, Kilgore played in a similar role for the Gamecocks in 2025 by wearing multiple hats on defense, something he could very well do at the NFL level. He posted great athletic testing numbers, and it translates on film, especially in the run game as a defender. Kilgore had good turnover production with eight career interceptions in three college seasons, but he still has a lot of work to do in coverage.
COMPARISON: Jaquan Brisker
SCOUTING COMBINE STATS: 40: 4.4 B: 16 VJ: 37" BJ: 10'10" 3cone: –– 20SHTL: 4.32