Class of 2010 Commit #8 - Lo Wood

3-star cornerback Lo Wood became the 8th member of Notre Dame's Class of 2010 today, announcing that he will play football for the Fighting Irish. Wood chose the Irish over the Michigan Wolverines, which makes things that much sweeter.

As mentioned above, he's a 3-star prospect on both Rivals and Scout. Wood is 5'11" and 175 pounds and runs a 4.55 40. He had offers from Michigan, Georgia Tech, Mississippi, NC State, Stanford, Louisville, Virginia and Wake Forest. Rivals rates him as the 32nd best cornerback in the nation, while Scout has him at 42 overall.

Wood had 35 tackles (4 tfl), five interceptions, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and a blocked kick in his junior year for Apopka Senior High in Apopka, Florida. He was named to the All-Metro Conference First Team by the leagues coaches, as well as being named to the Orlando Sentinal All-County team.

A good get for the Irish. Wood will have some time to develop his skills while he learns from a very talented and experienced backfield next season.