NFL Draft Injury Analysis: Jalon Kilgore, S - South Carolina

The Lions might be eager for a safety in rounds 2 or 3 due to injuries to Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. That's where the young Jalon Kilgore could fill the gap. Kilgore has had minor injuries but appears to be relatively low-risk, especially considering his team needs health to bolster that position.

Here’s a look at his medical report: - **Projected Round:** 2-3 - Concern Level: 2/10 (2025: 11/12 games; Hamstring injury prior to season) - **2024:** 13/13 games, unspecified leg injury in regular season finale, but returned for bowl - **2023:** 12/12 games, exited season finale with hamstring While Kilgore has had excellent availability, his history of hamstrings in both 2025 and 2023 is concerning. Fast-twitch athletes often have high risk factors like this, but determining if a player is more prone to these strains is the challenge. Kilgore’s youth factor adds an interesting twist – age being a significant indicator for hamstring injuries in young players.

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