Landon Kurtz is a 6'2", 200-pound defensive back from Fort Mill, South Carolina, where he graduated in 2024. At Fort Mill High School, he played cornerback and wide receiver as a three-year varsity starter, earning All-Region honors as a junior and 5A Upper State player of the week recognition as a senior. He recorded 23 tackles, two interceptions, and nine pass breakups in his final high school season. Kurtz joined South Carolina as a walk-on in the summer of 2024 and redshirted his freshman year working with the scout team. He is currently a redshirt sophomore pursuing a degree in finance.