South Carolina Targets Shine at UA Atlanta Camp

Gamecocks set to host key 2027 and 2028 prospects on big recruiting weekend.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:35pm

Multiple South Carolina targets in the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes stood out at Sunday's Under Armour Next Camp Series event in Carrollton, Georgia. In-state defensive lineman Jaden Wuerth and offensive lineman Jaxon Elston, both 2027 prospects, are set to visit the Gamecocks this Saturday as part of a big recruiting weekend for the program.

Why it matters

South Carolina is looking to build on a strong 2026 recruiting class, and landing commitments from top in-state talents like Wuerth and Elston would be a major boost. The Gamecocks are hosting a number of key targets this weekend, making it a crucial stretch for their 2027 and 2028 classes.

The details

Wuerth and Elston both had impressive showings at the UA camp, with Wuerth being named the defensive MVP for the OL/DL portion. Both prospects told TheBigSpur they are set to visit South Carolina this Saturday, which is shaping up to be a big recruiting weekend for the Gamecocks as they look to add to their 2027 and 2028 classes.

  • The Under Armour Next Camp Series event took place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Carrollton, Georgia.
  • Wuerth and Elston are scheduled to visit South Carolina on Saturday.

The players

Jaden Wuerth

A 2027 in-state defensive lineman prospect who was named the defensive MVP at the UA Atlanta camp.

Jaxon Elston

A 2027 in-state offensive lineman prospect who is set to visit South Carolina this Saturday.

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The takeaway

South Carolina is looking to capitalize on a strong showing by key 2027 and 2028 targets at the UA Atlanta camp, hosting them on a crucial recruiting weekend as the Gamecocks aim to build on their 2026 class and continue restocking the roster with top in-state talent.