Will Compton


William Compton is an American football linebacker, and Author who is currently a free agent. 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, with Tennessee Titans left tackle, Taylor Lewan.

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 went to the University of Nebraska, where 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. Compton went on to play in the 2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

2013 season: Rookie year

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. He was released during final cuts, but signed to the practice squad a few days later. On December 24, Compton was promoted to the active roster in place of Nick Barnett.

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. In 2014, Compton ranked second on the Redskins with 18 special teams stops.

2015 season

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.” He recorded his first career interception on quarterback Kellen Moore in last game of the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys. Due to starting ten games, he earned a $222,465.82 bonus. 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. 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. He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2017 after suffering a Lisfranc sprain.

Tennessee Titans

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

New Orleans Saints

Compton signed with the New Orleans Saints on August 21, 2019. He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2019. 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.

Personal Life

Will and his former teammate Taylor Lewan created a podcast in the summer of 2019 called "Bussin with the Boys".