Gerald Kilgore

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

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Former Putnam football star declares for NFL draft

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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.
South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore is primed for a stellar sophomore season. Kilgore is a graduate of Putnam County High School.(CONTRIBUTED)

South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore is primed for a stellar sophomore season. Kilgore is a graduate of Putnam County High School.(CONTRIBUTED)

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Jalon Kilgore poised for solid sophomore season at South Carolina

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
University of South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore had a stellar freshman season. He significantly impacted the Gamecocks’ defense, totaling a team’s second-best 76 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one interception, and six pass breakups last year.
Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore is transferring from Tennessee Tech to play alongside his brother, Jalon, next season at South Carolina. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore is transferring from Tennessee Tech to play alongside his brother, Jalon, next season at South Carolina. CONTRIBUTED

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Former Putnam football player commits to South Carolina, reunites with brother

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore has found his next college home at South Carolina. The 6-foot-1, 202-pound defensive back will enroll at South Carolina next semester with three years of eligibility remaining after redshirting and playing just one season at Tennessee Tech.
Jalon Kilgore (2) during a game in 2021. FILE PHOTO

Jalon Kilgore (2) during a game in 2021. FILE PHOTO

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Former Putnam QB Kilgore transferring from Tennessee Tech

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Former Putnam County quarterback Gerald Kilgore announced last week that he is seeking a transfer from Tennessee Tech, where he originally signed in 2021 out of high school. Kilgore broke the news on Nov. 30 on his personal X (Twitter) account.
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