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1 underrated CB prospect could be perfect fit for Steelers
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Steelers may not prioritize their secondary in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but South Carolina cornerback Jalon Kilgore is emerging as a strong Day 2-3 prospect and a perfect fit for the team.
1 underrated CB prospect could be perfect fit for Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't expected to invest heavily in the secondary in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but one potential Day 2-3 prospect has emerged as an ideal fit for the Steel City brand of football — South Carolina CB Jalon Kilgore.
Here's a look at Kilgore's scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.
Jalon Kilgore, CB, North Carolina
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch
- Weight: 210 pounds
- 40-yard dash: 4.4 seconds
- Projection: Day 2 to 3 (Rounds 2-4)
Strengths
- Versatility to play at nickel, outside corner, or safety
- Exceptional block shedding
- Massive frame (6' 1", 32 7/8" arms, 210 lbs)
- Disciplined in zone
- Matches up well against tight ends, big slot receivers
Concerns
- Struggles against shifty receivers
- Overall motor and effort concerns
- Tackling form needs work
Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) takes the field for a game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) pass blocks against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) pass blocks during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) reacts after the victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) takes the field to play the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
September 22, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrate after a sack against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns (25) takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) celebrates a sack against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro (66) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) on the field for warm-ups before playing the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 30-9. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (53) exits the field after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) takes the field for a game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) takes the field for a game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Sep 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) pass blocks against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) pass blocks during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) reacts after the victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Oct 2, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) takes the field to play the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
September 22, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrate after a sack against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Dec 31, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns (25) takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Dec 1, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) celebrates a sack against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Dec 18, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Dec 8, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro (66) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Nov 15, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) on the field for warm-ups before playing the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 30-9. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Steelers' recent first-round draft picks over the years
Nov 15, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (53) exits the field after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Stats
2023: one interception, six passes defended, 76 combined tackles2024: five interceptions, five passes defended, 48 combined tackles2025: two interceptions, 10 passes defended, 54 combined tackles
Highlights
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: CB Jalon Kilgore
Q&A
Who is Jalon Kilgore and why is he a good fit for the Steelers?
Jalon Kilgore is a cornerback from South Carolina, noted for his strengths that align well with the Steelers' style of play, making him an ideal fit for the team.
What round is Jalon Kilgore projected to be drafted in?
Jalon Kilgore is projected to be selected in the Day 2-3 rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.
What are the Pittsburgh Steelers' current needs in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Steelers are not expected to heavily invest in their secondary in the first round, indicating a focus on other positions while considering prospects like Kilgore later in the draft.
What are Jalon Kilgore's strengths as a cornerback?
Kilgore's scouting report highlights his key strengths, which include athleticism and coverage skills, making him a promising candidate for NFL teams.
