
a tackling machine who once set the tone for SDSU’s defense
R.C. Kilgore was a high-volume, tone-setting linebacker for South Dakota State, and in the 2013 season he piled up 134 tackles and led the nation with five fumble recoveries, showing a rare knack for both finishing plays and creating turnovers.[6][7] Earlier SDSU coverage also noted a stretch in 2013 where he posted 10, 15, and 17 tackles in three straight games, underscoring his motor and durability in the middle of the defense.[4][9] He looks like the kind of linebacker coaches trust for toughness, instincts, and a physical edge.