Get to know a 2023 SMU signee: Alex Kilgore

SMU’s highest-ranked signee in the 2023 class was Katy (Tex.) Paetow linebacker Alex Kilgore, who enrolled early on the Hilltop. Get to know the impressive true freshman in our latest Q&A.
Current height and weight… 6’2 227
How are things going school wise at SMU so far… “School has been good, been enjoying all of my classes.”
What are you working on the most now that you’re in college… “I’ve been working on having a better understanding of the playbook and to keep getting good grades.”
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Favorite prospect in the 2023 class… “It’s hard to pick. I think we have a really good class.”
Closest friend in the 2023 class… “I don’t really have a favorite, but I’ve gotten pretty close with the other early enrollees.”
Why SMU… “I picked SMU because of the coaching staff and the academics.”
If not SMU… “I don’t know where I would be at if I didn’t go here.”
Goals at SMU and beyond… “Goal is to leave here with a degree and set myself up for the future.”
Favorite movie… Reel Steel.
Favorite artist… Drake.
Favorite sport… Football.
Favorite pro team… Houston Texans.
Favorite food… Chicken tenders.
According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Kilgore ranks as the No. 54 overall linebacker in the nation and No. 81 overall prospect in Texas.