South Carolina Football

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

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 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.

Kilgore is tied for the team’s most tackles with 18 through two games. COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETICS

Kilgore returns to play in front of family and friends

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Former Putnam County football player Jalon Kilgore returns to his home state this Saturday as the South Carolina Gamecocks travel to Athens to face the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. Kilgore has made an instant impact on the Gamecocks’ defense.

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