The #2 Junior Defensive Tackle In South Carolina: Jaden Wuerth

Jaden Wuerth is a 3 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at Dutch Fork High School. Wuerth is ranked as the 634th best recruit in the class of 2027 and is ranked as a top 70 Defensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Wuerth is listed as a top 15 recruit in the state of South Carolina and is listed as the #2 Defensive Tackle in the state of South Carolina. He holds offers from schools such as South Carolina, Georgia Tech and Liberty.

Who are some role models in your life?
My dad.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Lil Tony.

What are the strengths of your game?
Quickness off the ball and my power/strength.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
Winning the second round of the playoffs last year against Athens Academy, who had previously beaten us.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve ever played with is Jim Franklin (who now attends Davidson College).

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Give 100 percent effort in everything you do.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Peru—that’s where my dad is from.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
The very first day I started playing, when I was 8 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
Aaron Donald.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
The Ryan Williams catch last year against Georgia.