South Carolina DL Jaden Wuerth Impressed by Virginia Tech Visit

Wuerth locks in June official visit after spring trip to Blacksburg campus.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:20am

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Jaden Wuerth, a defensive lineman from Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, South Carolina, recently visited Virginia Tech's campus and came away impressed after seeing the program's operations and coaching staff up close during a spring practice session. The highly-touted recruit is now set to take an official visit to Blacksburg in June as he continues to evaluate his college options.

Why it matters

Virginia Tech has made the defensive line a priority in its 2024 recruiting class, and landing a commitment from Wuerth would be a significant boost for the Hokies' efforts to reload their front seven. As an in-state prospect from a powerhouse high school program, Wuerth is a key target that could help Virginia Tech strengthen its recruiting foothold in South Carolina.

The details

During his visit to Blacksburg, Wuerth was able to observe a Virginia Tech spring practice and get an up-close look at how the Hokies' coaching staff runs their program on a day-to-day basis. The 6-foot-4, 275-pound defensive lineman came away impressed with what he saw, leading him to lock in an official visit to campus in June as he continues to evaluate his college options.

  • Wuerth visited Virginia Tech's campus for a spring practice this week.
  • The defensive lineman has scheduled an official visit to Blacksburg for June.

The players

Jaden Wuerth

A 6-foot-4, 275-pound defensive lineman from Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, South Carolina.

Virginia Tech

The NCAA Division I football program located in Blacksburg, Virginia.

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What’s next

Wuerth will take his official visit to Virginia Tech's campus in June as he continues to evaluate the Hokies and other programs he is considering.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's efforts to bolster its defensive line in the 2024 recruiting class have gained momentum with Jaden Wuerth's positive impression of the program following his spring visit. Landing a commitment from the South Carolina standout would be a significant recruiting win for the Hokies.