Thompson head coach Mark Freeman had an idea that Peter Woods was going to be special when they brought the 8th grader up to the varsity team for a practice. Woods promptly stepped in and drilled an older running back in a violent collision, putting the rest of the world on notice that he was there to make a difference.
Woods, a 5-star 2023 defensive tackle out of Alabaster (AL) Thompson, is one of the most coveted defenders in the country, a 6-4, 265-pounder with a quick first step and speed to burn. Woods committed to Clemson Friday evening during a ceremony at his school.