Views: 947
Comments: 6

03:30 PM ET 01.14 | The record number of underclassmen forgoing their final years of eligibility to go pro continues to grow. The latest early entry is Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Cierre Wood, who announced his intentions to enter the 2013 NFL Draft today. Wood was expected to enter the NFL Draft, so the news comes as no surprise. In 2012, Wood rushed for 742 yards and four touchdowns while averaging an impressive 6.7 yards per carry. During his career at Notre Dame, he totaled 2,447 yards and 16 touchdowns. The 6-foot, 215-pound recorded the 16th 1,000-yard rushing season in 2011. Wood is a well-rounded running back and could be a day two selection.

Cierre Wood, Jonathan Moore/Getty Images

Comments (6) Add A Comment

January 14, 2013 11:35 PM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

Bu bye

PDX Dawg

Total Comments (3471)

January 15, 2013 04:51 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

He has his degree and just played in the National Championship Game, not much left to experience at this level. Thanks for some great ND football moments Cierre...!

Gariboy

Total Comments (318)

January 15, 2013 06:09 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

Makes one wonder just how many of the seniors and underclassmen entering the NFL draft will actually get a job in the NFL. Anyone got recent stats? piratey?

Tin Man

Total Comments (16717)

January 15, 2013 01:58 PM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 04:51 AM ET 01.15 by Gariboy

He has his degree and just played in the National Championship Game, not much left to experience at this level. Thanks for some great ND football moments Cierre...!

Pretty much all RB's should leave school early if they get a sniff of the first 2-3 rounds. Tread on the tires is so limited for most of them.