Jayden Loving, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, DL - News, Stats, Bio

ACC Standings

Team	Conf	Overall
UVA	7-1	11-3
DUKE	6-2	9-5
MIAMI	6-2	13-3
GATECH	6-2	9-4
SMU	6-2	9-4
PITT	6-2	8-5
LVILLE	4-4	9-4
WAKE	4-4	9-4
NCST	4-4	8-5
CAL	4-4	7-6
CLEM	4-4	7-6
STNFRD	3-5	4-8
FSU	2-6	5-7
VATECH	2-6	3-9
UNC	2-6	4-8
BC	1-7	2-10
CUSE	1-7	3-9

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Summary

Jayden Loving is a true physical marvel. Built like a bowling ball with one of the best get-offs in the defensive tackle class, he’s naturally difficult to block off the snap. He has just one year of Power Four experience and remains unrefined on a down-to-down basis, but the foundational traits are there for a team willing to develop him.

About

2025: Honorable Mention All-ACC
Career: Zero-star recruit who started his career at Bethune-Cookman before transferring to Western Kentucky and then Wake Forest

Strengths

Explosive off the line of scrimmage.
Squatty build that helps him win leverage battles.
Dense, well-built frame with strength throughout.

Weaknesses

Struggles to change direction, limiting his - ability to keep linemen off balance.
Hand usage is still developing and doesn’t consistently land.
Pass-rush arsenal is underdeveloped.