Augusta, Georgia, October 21, 2025

News Summary

Jaden Wuerth, a three-star EDGE rusher from Augusta, Georgia, recently visited South Carolina during the Gamecock Walk. As he evaluates offers from various programs, Wuerth has shown impressive performance this season with 30 tackles, 9 for loss, and 8 sacks. Wuerth, who has also attracted interest from Clemson, NC State, and Georgia Tech, is considering his future and comfort level with South Carolina’s coaching staff as he prepares for a commitment decision.

Augusta, Georgia

Jaden Wuerth, a three-star EDGE rusher from Augusta, Georgia, recently visited South Carolina during the Gamecock Walk and gameday experience against Oklahoma. This was Wuerth’s first official visit to the school, as he evaluates his options ahead of a commitment decision.

Wuerth, who began his high school career at Aquinas High School, transferred to Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, South Carolina, this year, where he has started to make a name for himself on the field. He received an offer from the South Carolina Gamecocks in the summer of 2025, joining a growing list of programs interested in his talent.

In addition to Wuerth, Dutch Fork features a strong defensive duo with teammate Julian Walker, a four-star Michigan commit whose father is on South Carolina’s coaching staff. Walker visited the Gamecocks on the same weekend as Wuerth for his official visit. Heading into the week of the Oklahoma game, Walker had accumulated 34 tackles, including 8 for loss, and was chosen to participate in the Navy All-American Bowl in January.

Wuerth is getting attention from several top programs, including South Carolina, Clemson, North Carolina State, and Georgia Tech. He has already visited Clemson, NC State, and Georgia Tech this fall, and is hoping to receive an offer from Clemson soon, as there has been frequent communication between him and the program. As of now, Wuerth does not have a favorite school or a specific timeline for his commitment decision.

This season, Wuerth is having a strong performance, ranking third on his team with 30 tackles. He leads with 9 tackles for loss and has recorded 8 sacks. Wuerth started the season with impressive statistics, including 12 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks in his first two games with Dutch Fork. With his robust performances this year, Wuerth is attracting the attention of college recruiters as he continues to develop his skills.

South Carolina has expressed interest in Wuerth potentially playing as an inside defensive tackle (three-tech) due to his size and quickness. The young athlete has indicated that he feels comfortable at South Carolina, appreciating the proximity to home and the relationships being built with the coaching staff. As he looks ahead, Wuerth aims to use the upcoming season to enhance his abilities and draw more interest from colleges before making a commitment in a year.

Wuerth currently holds offers from several Group of Five programs and is beginning to narrow down his options as he continues to make an impact on the field. Dutch Fork football’s rising recruitment profile has become a significant factor in showcasing Wuerth’s talents to potential college programs.

Key Statistics

• Team Ranking: 3rd in tackles
• Tackles: 30
• Tackles for Loss: 9
• Sacks: 8
• Official Visits: South Carolina, Clemson, NC State, Georgia Tech

Upcoming Factors for Wuerth

• Desire for an offer from Clemson
• Comfort level with South Carolina coaching staff
• Aim to improve and potentially commit within a year

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Additional Resources

• On3: Jaden Wuerth Recaps South Carolina Visit
• The State: USC Recruiting News
• 247Sports: Jaden Wuerth at Penn State
• Wikipedia: Jaden Wuerth
• Google Search: Jaden Wuerth

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