Originally beginning the 2015 season as a reserve inside linebacker, Compton filled in as a starter for an injured Keenan Robinson. In 2014, Compton ranked second on the team with 18 special teams stops.Ģ015 season Compton with the Redskins in 2015 In Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals, he made his first career start in place of an injured Perry Riley. 2014 season Īfter the 2014 preseason, Compton remained on the active 53-man roster as a reserve inside linebacker. He finished his rookie season with one tackle in one game. 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. On December 24, the team promoted Compton to the active roster after Nick Barnett sustained a sprained MCL. 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. Throughout training camp, Compton competed for a roster spot as a backup inside linebacker against Jeremy Kimbrough, Keenan Robinson, and Brandon Jenkins. 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. Professional career Pre-draft measurables Compton went on to play in the 2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Compton was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and he was team captain as a senior in 2012. He won a starting position with the Cornhuskers the next year. He chose to go to the University of Nebraska over Notre Dame, Vanderbilt and others. A first-team all-state selection, Compton was listed as one of the top five players entering college from Missouri high schools. He is the co-host of the Barstool Sports podcast, Bussin' With The Boys, along with former Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan.Īs a football player for North County High School, Compton played linebacker and wide receiver. He also played for the Tennessee Titans, and the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and originally signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2013. 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. * Offseason and/or practice squad member only Compton with the Tennessee Titans in 2018
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