Former Putnam football star declares for NFL draft

  • South Carolina defensive back and former Putnam County standout Jalon Kilgore recently declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. CONTRIBUTED
    South Carolina defensive back and former Putnam County standout Jalon Kilgore recently declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. CONTRIBUTED

    South Carolina safety Jalon Kilgore has decided to forgo his senior season and has declared for the NFL Draft. 

    The former Putnam County standout announced his decision Dec. 11 via his X (formerly Twitter) account.

    “These past four years at the University of South Carolina have been nothing short of a blessing,” Kilgore’s statement read. “This place has shaped me, challenged me, and helped me g…