Xaverian football quarterback Will Wood committed to a Big 10 program

TL;DR

Will Wood, a four-star quarterback from Xaverian Brothers, has committed to Penn State football. He will enroll early this spring, marking a significant step in his football career.

Key points

Will Wood committed to Penn State football
He is a four-star quarterback from Xaverian Brothers
Ranked No. 2 quarterback in Massachusetts for Class of 2027
Will enroll early this spring
Ranks 33rd nationally at his position

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Will Wood's rapid ascent led him to a valley.

Happy Valley.

The four-star junior Xaverian Brothers quarterback from Natick committed to Penn State football Friday, announcing his decision on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. He will enroll early this spring, Wood confirmed Thursday night at the Catholic Conference Football Showcase.

The No. 3 Class of 2027 player in Massachusetts by 247sports and ESPN is the No. 2 quarterback behind Tabor Academy's Peter Bourque, who recentlly committed to Virginia Tech after flipping from Michigan. Wood ranks 33rd nationally at his position on 247 and is ESPN's No. 20 pocket passer.

"For me, it happened later. It was crazy for me. I wasn't the highest recruited guy, but I was around a lot of those dudes. It put a chip on my shoulder," Wood said. "I'm happy with where I've ended up."

Wood had offers from more than 20 programs ranging from SEC schools like Arkansas, ACC programs North Carolina, Syracuse, Stanford and Wake forest, West Virginia out o the Big 12 and a host of Ivy League and FCS options.