The Philadelphia Eagles need to address the safety position this offseason after losing multiple players in free agency, weakening their depth. Reed Blankenship joined the Houston Texans, while Marcus Epps remained unsigned. Meanwhile, the Eagles currently have four safeties under contract, including Andrew Mukubua, who is recovering from a fractured ankle.
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Philadelphia Eagles host a versatile SEC DB for 30 visit
NFL Scouting Combine, Jalon Kilgore
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore (DB39) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
According to Devin Jackson of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles hosted former South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore for a 30 visit. He fits Vic Fangio’s scheme due to his versatility, with the ability to line up in the slot, in the box, and at deep safety, is a willing run defender, and has elite ball skills. Kilgore also possesses elite size and athleticism, listed at 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds while running an impressive 4.4 40-yard dash and posting a 9.57 RAS. He could soar to the first round of the upcoming draft.
Have my #Eagles top 30 visit tracker back up and running for this cycle. #Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. is in town for his visit today. Also have reported visits for #SouthCarolina DB Jalon Kilgore and #PSU OL Vega Ioane.
Follow along here:https://t.co/DT8MuQyfZI
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) March 18, 2026
Here’s a quick review of his CFB career
South Carolina Gamecocks, Jalon Kilgore
Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Jalon Kilgore (24) during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images
Jalon Kilgore committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks as a four-star recruit for the 2023 season. He enjoyed a strong three-year tenure at South Carolina, instantly becoming a starter as a true freshman, while earning ESPN’s First-Team Freshman All-American honors in 2023 and Second-Team All-SEC in 2025. Kilgore totaled 178 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, eight interceptions, 21 pass breakups, and one forced fumble across 36 games and 33 starts.
Jalon Kilgore put together a strong junior campaign, setting career highs in tackles and pass breakups. He recorded 54 tackles, nine missed tackles, two interceptions, and ten pass deflections across 11 games, primarily in the slot. Kilgore allowed a 52% completion rate, 390 yards, two touchdowns, and a 68.1 passer rating.
“Kilgore is a big, long defensive back with nickelback or down safety value depending on scheme fit. He’s played an overhang “Star” role, covering slot receivers and supporting the run, but he’ll be at his best in the pros covering tight ends and containing run games near the box. He could see split-field safety snaps if a staff trusts him on the back end, but he will be better off paired with a rangy single-high safety.
“Missed tackles need to be cleaned up but his wingspan, agility and play strength should keep his tackle totals high from year to year. Kilgore has the traits, ball production and versatility to counter the burgeoning tight end craze, making him a likely Day 2 pick with early starting potential.”
He predicts he will become a plus starter.