Penn State football, Matt Campbell land quarterback recruit Will Wood

TL;DR

Penn State football secured a verbal commitment from quarterback recruit Will Wood, marking a significant win for coach Matt Campbell. Wood, a top-30 quarterback prospect, chose the Nittany Lions over Boston College and other schools.

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Penn State football secured quarterback Will Wood's commitment
Will Wood is rated as a top-30 quarterback prospect
Wood chose Penn State over Boston College and other schools

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Will Wood

Penn State football landed its first high-profile quarterback recruit under coach Matt Campbell.

While the Nittany Lions missed out on one top Massachusetts QB prospect this week (Peter Bourque), they received a critical verbal commitment from another (Will Wood).

Wood's verbal commitment on Friday, May 15, was a significant recruiting win for Campbell and company. Despite impressively building a Top 10 2027 recruiting class in relative short order, they had remained without a marquee high school senior quarterback halfway through the recruiting cycle.

Wood (6-foot-2, 220 pounds) is rated as a top-30 quarterback by national recruiting services before his senior year at Xaverian Brothers High in Westwood, Massachusetts. He reportedly chose the Nittany Lions over home state Boston College and head coach Bill O'Brien and also was being pursued by the likes of Arkansas, West Virginia, Wake Forest and Maryland.

Xaverian sophomore quarterback Will Wood passes the ball during the MIAA Division 1 Super Bowl game against Needham at Gillette Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Xaverian defeated Needham, 14-7, to become the Division 1 state champions.

Q&A

Who is Will Wood and why is his commitment important for Penn State?

Will Wood is a 6-foot-2, 220-pound quarterback rated as a top-30 prospect, and his commitment is crucial for Penn State as it strengthens their recruiting class under coach Matt Campbell.

What other schools were interested in Will Wood before his commitment to Penn State?

Before committing to Penn State, Will Wood was pursued by Boston College, Arkansas, West Virginia, Wake Forest, and Maryland.

How does Will Wood's commitment impact Penn State's 2027 recruiting class?

Will Wood's commitment adds a marquee quarterback to Penn State's already impressive Top 10 2027 recruiting class, enhancing their prospects for future seasons.