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Preston Kilgore stats, 2026

Southern Miss (2–5, Sun Belt). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Preston Kilgore is a tight end for Southern Miss (2–5). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 447th in receiving TDs (1), 571st in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2), 579th in catches (10), in 7 games. This week: Southern Miss at UL Monroe.

Receiving yards75655th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches10579th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch7.5656th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1447th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Preston Kilgore?

Position
Tight end
Class
Junior
Height
6-4
Weight
240 pounds
Number
No. 81
Hometown
Terrell, TX
Transfers
East Texas A&M to Southern Miss (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Preston Kilgore's receiving stats

He's 447th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1) and 579th of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (10).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards75655th of 682
Catches10579th of 682
Yards per catch7.5656th of 675
Receiving TDs1447th of 506

The season

Preston Kilgore's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 571st of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)2571st of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Preston Kilgore's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2023East Texas A&M69015.00—
2025East Texas A&M7486.90—
2026Southern Miss10757.510
Career232139.310

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Preston Kilgore do at East Texas A&M and Southern Miss?

Southern Miss this season is where he's been best: his best on 1 of the 2 rates below. That's touchdowns on 10.0% of his catches (0.0% at East Texas A&M). His biggest season for receiving yards was 2023 at East Texas A&M, with 90. The Southern Miss numbers are 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026. The rates compare fairly with his other seasons; the totals are still growing.

Receiving yards by season
2023, East Texas A&M: 909020232025, East Texas A&M: 484820252026, Southern Miss: 75752026*
Yards per catch
East Texas A&M, 2023–2025: 10.610.62023–2025Southern Miss, 2026: 7.57.52026*
Touchdowns per catch
East Texas A&M, 2023–2025: 0.0%0.0%2023–2025Southern Miss, 2026: 10.0%10.0%2026*
SchoolSeasonsCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush ydsExplosive catches
East Texas A&M2023–20251313810.60——
Southern Miss2026 (so far)10757.51020.0%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Preston Kilgore's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025East Texas A&M-0.36-0.36—-5.13%
2026Southern Miss+0.09+0.0920.0%1.44%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Preston Kilgore's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Alcorn StateW 49–321201
2at AuburnL 8–437200
3vs. UConnL 20–480000
4at TulaneL 21–245100
6at TroyL 34–555100
7vs. Arkansas StateL 13–2320211
8vs. LouisianaW 35–3117200

FAQ

Questions about Preston Kilgore

What position does Preston Kilgore play?

Preston Kilgore plays tight end for Southern Miss, which is 2–5 this season.

Where has Preston Kilgore played?

East Texas A&M (2023–2025) and Southern Miss (2026).

Where is Preston Kilgore from, and what year is he?

Preston Kilgore is a junior tight end for Southern Miss, listed at 6-4 and 240 pounds, from Terrell, TX.

How tall is Preston Kilgore, and how much does he weigh?

Preston Kilgore is listed at 6-4 and 240 pounds on Southern Miss's 2026 roster.

What year is Preston Kilgore?

Preston Kilgore is a junior.

What are Preston Kilgore's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2023–2026), Preston Kilgore has 23 catches for 213 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does Preston Kilgore play for?

Southern Miss (2–5, Sun Belt), where he plays tight end and wears No. 81.

How did Preston Kilgore play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Louisiana: 17 receiving yards, 2 catches. Southern Miss won 35–31.

Is Preston Kilgore a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from East Texas A&M to Southern Miss (2026).

What are Preston Kilgore's stats this season?

75 receiving yards, 10 catches, 7.5 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Preston Kilgore rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 447th of 506 in receiving TDs, 571st of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 579th of 682 in catches.

When does Preston Kilgore play next?

Southern Miss visits UL Monroe Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The numbers' pick: Southern Miss.

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