Top 20 2023 Prospect Peter Woods names Final 4 Schools

Class of 2023 defensive lineman Peter Woods of Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson High has narrowed his list to four schools- Alabama, Clemson, Florida, and Oklahoma.

The 6-foot-4, 265 pounder is ranked as the No. 22 player in the 2023 class according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting services. He also ranks as the No.4 defensive lineman in the nation, and the fifth-best player in Alabama.

Woods went in depth on each of the finalists.

Alabama

“I trust the development of coach (Nick) Saban and the staff he has,” Woods said. “I’ve seen it at every position and every level. The relationships with the coaches have been 3 years plus.”

Clemson

“Coach (Nick) Eason has been there and done that at every level, coaching and playing,” Woods said. “So he knows what to feed into me and what it takes. Also the culture is 1 in a million.”

Florida

“Coach (Billy) Napier made some great hires when he took over the program,” Woods said. “They were in constant contact and made me feel like a priority. I love the vision they have for the program.”

Oklahoma

“Coach (Todd) Bates, coach V (Brent Venables), and Coach (Miguel) Chavis were my main recruiters when they were at Clemson,” Woods said. “The relationships I formed with them carried over to Oklahoma! The statistics speak for itself..I see that staff bringing something different to Oklahoma football.”

Peter Woods Scouting Summary 

Compact defensive lineman creates disruption with first-step quickness and speed in pursuit. Highly productive and disruptive while starring for one of the more talented high school teams in the Southeast. Lines up inside and at end for Thompson High. Has some of the best play speed we’ve seen from a defensive lineman nationally. Runs like a linebacker in pursuit. Makes plays behind the line of scrimmage at a high clip. Elevated his play as a junior. Likely projects as a three-technique long-term.