Jalon Kilgore

Jalon Kilgore (born January 27, 2005) is an American professional football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was selected by the Bills in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft.

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 numerous Power 4 offers.

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.

Professional career

Kilgore was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round with the 167th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.

Personal life Kilgore is the younger brother of Gerald Kilgore who is also a safety for South Carolina.