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Jalon Kilgore

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A 5th-round pick (167th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of South Carolina, Jalon Kilgore has built an NFL career since. He's currently with BUF, in his 1st season in the league.

Size

6'1", 211#

College

South Carolina

Draft

Rd 5, 167th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
34.1

12th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2-0.79
Availability×0.1-1.27

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BUF34.12

Career profile

Jalon Kilgore has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with BUF.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5LAR—40.6
Week 6LV—39.7

Jalon Kilgore — common questions

What position does Jalon Kilgore play?
Jalon Kilgore is listed as an SAF.
Which teams has Jalon Kilgore played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jalon Kilgore has played for BUF (2026).
Where did Jalon Kilgore go to college?
Jalon Kilgore played college football at South Carolina.
When was Jalon Kilgore drafted?
Jalon Kilgore was selected in round 5, 167th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jalon Kilgore scored?
Jalon Kilgore has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jalon Kilgore's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jalon Kilgore rated 34.1 for 2026, the 12th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2026

Also from South Carolina