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Will Compton

William Earl Compton III (born September 19, 1989) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. Compton co-hosts the Barstool Sports podcast, Bussin' With The Boys with former Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan.

Will Compton
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Compton with the Tennessee Titans in 2018
No. 53, 51, 57
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1989-09-19) September 19, 1989 (age 35)
Bonne Terre, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:North County (Bonne Terre, Missouri)
College:Nebraska (2008–2012)
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:358
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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 also played for the Tennessee Titans and the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.

Early life and college

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+7⁄8 in
(1.85 m) 		230 lb
(104 kg) 		31 in
(0.79 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.62 s 1.60 s 2.66 s 4.20 s 6.86 s 32 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		 24 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]

Washington Redskins

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2013 season

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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.[3] 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, Compton was waived as a part of final roster cuts, but was signed to the team's practice squad after clearing waivers.[4][5] On December 24, the team promoted Compton to the active roster after Nick Barnett sustained a sprained MCL.[6] 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.[7]

2014 season

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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.[8] In 2014, Compton ranked second on the team with 18 special teams stops.

2015 season

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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.”[9][10] He recorded his first career interception on quarterback Kellen Moore in last game of the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys.[11] Due to starting ten games, he earned a $222,465.82 bonus.[12] He finished the 2015 season with a career-best 122 tackles, a sack, an interception, six passes defensed, and a fumble recovery.

2016 season

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On March 4, 2016, the Redskins extended a tender to Compton.[13] He started 15 games in 2016 recording 106 tackles, along with five passes defended, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception.

2017 season

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The Redskins re-signed Compton signed on April 24, 2017, on a restricted free agent tender.[14] He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2017, after suffering a Lisfranc sprain. [15]

Tennessee Titans (first stint)

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On April 2, 2018, Compton signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.[16]

New Orleans Saints

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Compton signed with the New Orleans Saints on August 21, 2019.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2019.[18] He was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 5.

Oakland Raiders

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On October 30, 2019, Compton was signed by the Oakland Raiders.[19]

Tennessee Titans (second stint)

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Compton re-signed with the Titans on August 27, 2020.[20] He was released on October 26,[21] and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[22] He was elevated to the active roster on November 21 and 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.[23][24] He was promoted to the active roster on December 1, 2020.[25]

Las Vegas Raiders

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On December 8, 2021, Compton signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders,[26] and was signed to the active roster three days later. On January 11, 2022, Compton was cut from the Raiders.

On November 21, 2022, Compton stated on social media he planned to sign with the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons,[27] but eight days later he announced that the signing was unable to happen due to some of his affiliation with The Barstool Sportsbook.

Retirement

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On September 3, 2023, Compton announced his retirement from professional football.[28]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2013 WAS 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 WAS 16 5 60 39 21 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 WAS 16 10 96 52 44 1.0 1 1 24 0 24 3 0 1 0 0
2016 WAS 15 15 106 61 45 0.0 5 1 5 0 5 5 1 2 0 0
2017 WAS 9 3 19 13 6 0.0 0 1 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 0
2018 TEN 12 2 16 9 7 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
2019 OAK 9 4 41 26 15 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 TEN 12 1 18 9 9 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2021 LVR 2 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
92 40 358 210 148 1.0 6 3 31 0 24 12 2 4 0 0

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 WAS 1 1 12 6 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 TEN 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1 12 6 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Personal life

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In 2019, Compton created a podcast called "Bussin with the Boys" along with former Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, which is part of the Barstool Sports podcast network.[29] In 2021, former Washington Football Team cheerleader Charo Bishop announced she was engaged to Compton.[30] On June 26, 2021, Compton and Bishop got married in Montana.[31] On April 3, 2022, the couple welcomed daughter Cerulean Belle.[32]

References

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  1. ^ "Will Compton". Huskers.com. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  2. ^ "Will Compton, Nebraska, ILB, 2013 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Tinsman, Brian (May 2, 2013). "Redskins Sign 12 College Free Agents". Washington Football Team. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  4. ^ Jones, Mike (August 31, 2013). "Redskins cuts: Tony Pashos, DeJon Gomes, Chase Minnifield among them". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  5. ^ Jones, Mike (September 1, 2013). "Chase Minnifield, seven others signed to Redskins' practice squad". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
  6. ^ Tinsman, Brian (December 24, 2013). "Redskins Revamp Linebacker Corps". Washington Football Team. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  7. ^ "Pro Football Reference: Will Compton (2013)". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  8. ^ Jones, Mike (October 16, 2014). "Will Compton aims to build on first start at inside linebacker". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  9. ^ Czarda, Stephen (December 16, 2015). "Will Compton Has Come A Long Way For Redskins". Washington Football Team. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  10. ^ Gulizia, Anthony (November 13, 2015). "Inside linebacker Will Compton earns start with smart, physical play". Washington Times. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  11. ^ "Redskins-Cowboys Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. January 4, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  12. ^ Keim, John (March 14, 2016). "Will Compton among four Redskins to earn another $200K for 2015 season". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  13. ^ Walker, Andrew (March 4, 2016). "Report: Redskins Extend Tenders To Compton, Thompson, Way". Washington Football Team. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  14. ^ Czarda, Stephen (April 24, 2017). "Redskins Re-Sign Linebacker Will Compton". Washington Football Team. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  15. ^ Czarda, Stephen (November 14, 2017). "Redskins Place Two On Injured Reserve, Sign Two To The Active Roster". Washington Football Team. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  16. ^ Wyatt, Jim (April 2, 2018). "Titans Agree to Terms with Former Redskins LB Will Compton". TitansOnline.com.
  17. ^ Sigler, John (August 21, 2019). "Saints sign former Titans, Redskins linebacker Will Compton". Saints Wire. USA Today. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  18. ^ "New Orleans Saints make roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  19. ^ "Raiders sign trio of players to the active roster". Raiders.com. October 30, 2019.
  20. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 27, 2020). "Titans Agree to Terms with Linebacker Will Compton". TennesseeTitans.com.
  21. ^ Moraitis, Mike (October 26, 2020). "Tennessee Titans waive LB Will Compton". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  22. ^ Moraitis, Mike (October 27, 2020). "Tennessee Titans signing Will Compton to practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  23. ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 21, 2020). "Titans Make Several Roster Moves Leading up to Sunday's Game vs Ravens". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 1, 2020). "Titans Sign LB Will Compton to Active Roster". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  26. ^ Raiders Public Relations (December 8, 2021). "Raiders place Drake and Kwiatkoski on IR, sign Compton to practice squad". Raiders.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  27. ^ "Falcons Sign Titans Ex LB, Barstool Sports Host Will Compton". SI.com. November 21, 2022.
  28. ^ "Sunday Night Breaking News!!! Will Compton Has Officially Retired From The NFL". BarstoolSports.com. September 3, 2023.
  29. ^ Sancton, Julian (January 19, 2024). "In Sports Media, Athletes Now Run the Show — and Bring Upheaval". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  30. ^ Bishop, Charo (January 16, 2021). "the man of my dreams". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  31. ^ Moraitis, Mike (July 3, 2021). "Will Compton reminds Mike Vrabel, Titans that he's ready if they call". TitansWire.USAToday.com. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  32. ^ Compton, Will (@_willcompton) (April 4, 2022). "Cerulean Belle Compton". Twitter.
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