Gerald Kilgore

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

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

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 (23) and Gerald Kilgore (2) pose for a photo after a game together. CONTRIBUTED

Jalon Kilgore (23) and Gerald Kilgore (2) pose for a photo after a game together. CONTRIBUTED

Football, family and faith inspire Kilgore

Putnam County’s football program has found its most success in recent memory over the last couple of years, and rising senior Jalon Kilgore has been instrumental in making that happen.