Will Compton

William Compton (born September 19, 1989) is an American football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and originally signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He is also the co-host of the podcast Bussin' With The Boys, along with Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan.

Will Compton
Compton with the Tennessee Titans in 2018
No. 53 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1989-09-19) September 19, 1989
Bonne Terre, Missouri
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:North County (MO)
College:Nebraska
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2020
Total tackles:357
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:3
Pass deflections:12
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early life

As a football player for North County High School, Compton played linebacker and wide receiver. A first-team all-state selection, Compton was listed as one of the top five players entering college from Missouri high schools. He chose to go to the University of Nebraska over Notre Dame,Vanderbilt and others. He was redshirted in 2008. He won a starting position with the Cornhuskers the next year. Compton was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and he was team captain as a senior in 2012.[1] Compton went on to play in the 2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		 238 lb
(108 kg)		 31 1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9 3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.52 s 4.34 s 7.41 s 32 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		 24 reps

2013 season

On April 29, 2013, the Washington Redskins signed Compton to a three-year, $1.48 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000 as an undrafted free agent.[2] Throughout training camp, Compton competed for a roster spot as a backup inside linebacker against Jeremy Kimbrough, Keenan Robinson, and Brandon Jenkins.

On August 31, 2013, the Washington Redskins waived Compton as part of their final roster cuts, but was signed to their practice squad after clearing waivers.[3][4] On December 24, the Washington Redskins promoted Compton to the active roster after Nick Barnett sustained a sprained MCL.[5] On December 29, 2013, Compton made his professional regular season debut and recorded one solo tackle as the Redskins lost 20-6 at the New York Giants. He finished his rookie season with one tackle in one game.[6]

2014 season

After the 2014 preseason, Compton remained on the active 53-man roster as a reserve inside linebacker. In Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals, he made his first career start in place of an injured Perry Riley.[7] In 2014, Compton ranked second on the Redskins with 18 special teams stops.

2015 season
Compton with the Redskins in 2015

Originally beginning the 2015 season as a reserve inside linebacker, Compton filled in as a starter for an injured Keenan Robinson. Head coach Jay Gruden announced that Compton "cemented a role as a starter on this football team based on his play.”[8][9] He recorded his first career interception on quarterback Kellen Moore in last game of the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys.[10] Due to starting ten games, he earned a $222,465.82 bonus.[11] He finished the 2015 season with a career-best 122 tackles, a sack, an interception, six passes defensed, and a fumble recovery.

2016 season

On March 4, 2016, the Redskins extended a tender to Compton.[12] He started 15 games in 2016 recording 106 tackles, along with five passes defensed, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception.

2017 season

The Redskins re-signed Compton signed on April 24, 2017 on a restricted free agent tender.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2017 after suffering a Lisfranc sprain. [14]

Tennessee Titans

On April 2, 2018, Compton signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.[15]

New Orleans Saints

Compton signed with the New Orleans Saints on August 21, 2019.[16] He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2019.[17] He was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 5.

Oakland Raiders

On October 30, 2019, Compton was signed by the Oakland Raiders.[18]

Tennessee Titans (second stint)

Compton re-signed with the Titans on August 27, 2020.[19] He was released on October 26,[20] and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[21] He was elevated to the active roster on November 21 and November 28 for the team's weeks 11 and 12 games against the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[22][23] He was promoted to the active roster on December 1, 2020.[24]

Personal life

Compton created a podcast in 2019 called "Bussin with the Boys" along with Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan, which is part of the Barstool Sports podcast network.

In 2021 former Washington Redskins cheerleader Charo Bishop announced she was engaged to Compton.[25]

References
  1. "Will Compton". Huskers.com. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  2. Tinsman, Brian (May 2, 2013). "Redskins Sign 12 College Free Agents". Redskins.com. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
  3. Jones, Mike (August 31, 2013). "Redskins cuts: Tony Pashos, DeJon Gomes, Chase Minnifield among them". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  4. Jones, Mike (September 1, 2013). "Chase Minnifield, seven others signed to Redskins' practice squad". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
  5. Tinsman, Brian (December 24, 2013). "Redskins Revamp Linebacker Corps". Redskins.com. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  6. "Pro Football Reference: Will Compton (2013)". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  7. Jones, Mike (October 16, 2014). "Will Compton aims to build on first start at inside linebacker". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  8. Czarda, Stephen (December 16, 2015). "Will Compton Has Come A Long Way For Redskins". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  9. Gulizia, Anthony (November 13, 2015). "Inside linebacker Will Compton earns start with smart, physical play". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  10. "Redskins-Cowboys Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. January 4, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  11. Keim, John (March 14, 2016). "Will Compton among four Redskins to earn another $200K for 2015 season". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  12. Walker, Andrew (March 4, 2016). "Report: Redskins Extend Tenders To Compton, Thompson, Way". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  13. Czarda, Stephen (April 24, 2017). "Redskins Re-Sign Linebacker Will Compton". Redskins.com.
  14. Czarda, Stephen (November 14, 2017). "Redskins Place Two On Injured Reserve, Sign Two To The Active Roster". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017.
  15. Wyatt, Jim (April 2, 2018). "Titans Agree to Terms with Former Redskins LB Will Compton". TitansOnline.com.
  16. Sigler, John. "Saints sign former Titans, Redskins linebacker Will Compton". Saints Wire. USA Today. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  17. "New Orleans Saints make roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  18. "Raiders sign trio of players to the active roster". Raiders.com. October 30, 2019.
  19. Wyatt, Jim (August 27, 2020). "Titans Agree to Terms with Linebacker Will Compton". TennesseeTitans.com.
  20. Moraitis, Mike (October 26, 2020). "Tennessee Titans waive LB Will Compton". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  21. Moraitis, Mike (October 27, 2020). "Tennessee Titans signing Will Compton to practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  22. Wyatt, Jim (November 21, 2020). "Titans Make Several Roster Moves Leading up to Sunday's Game vs Ravens". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  23. Wyatt, Jim (November 28, 2020). "Titans Activate Punter Brett Kern from Injured Reserve, While Also Activating LB David Long from Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  24. Wyatt, Jim (December 1, 2020). "Titans Sign LB Will Compton to Active Roster". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  25. Bishop, Charo (January 16, 2021). "the man of my dreams". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
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