Jalon Kilgore
South Carolina

HT:
6010
WT:
211
YR:
JR
POS:
S
OVR RK
24
POS RK
CEILING POTENTIAL
High-End Starter Potential
PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT
Kilgore is a physically gifted, explosive defensive back with the versatility to impact games from the slot, boundary, or safety alignments. His short-area burst, processing speed, and zone awareness allow him to trigger aggressively on routes and downhill action. Best suited for zone-heavy or match-zone systems that value vision and click-and-close, Kilgore projects as an early sub-package contributor with clear starter upside as his vertical coverage consistency improves.
CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS
High-End Starter Potential (65-69)
A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position.
Primary scout:
Brandon Lundberg
KEY STRENGTHS
Click-and-Close
Alignment Versatility
Box Support
KEY WEAKNESSES
Deep Recovery Speed
Ball Tracking
Physicality vs Blocks
PLAYER COMPARISONS
Jamel Dean

