21 Facts About Tom Compton

Thomas Andrew Compton was born on May 10,1989 and is an American professional football offensive tackle.

Tom Compton played college football at South Dakota and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft.

Tom Compton has played for the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos.

Tom Compton was invited to the 2012 NFL Combine, where he was listed as the No 9 offensive guard prospect.

Tom Compton was selected in the sixth round of 2012 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.

Tom Compton was the first South Dakota Coyote drafted since Chul Schwanke in 1986.

Tom Compton was officially signed by the Redskins to a four-year contract on May 6,2012.

Tom Compton was cut on August 31,2012, for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.

On December 5,2012, it was announced that Tom Compton had been promoted to the Redskins 53-man roster after the Redskins placed cornerback Cedric Griffin on the suspended list.

Tom Compton became the starting right tackle midway through the 2014 season, after the incumbent Tyler Polumbus was benched following poor performance.

Tom Compton signed with the Atlanta Falcons on March 15,2016.

Tom Compton played in ten offensive snaps in the game and appeared on special teams.

Tom Compton signed with the Chicago Bears on March 11,2017.

On March 22,2018, Tom Compton signed with the Minnesota Vikings, re-uniting with Kirk Cousins.

Tom Compton started 14 games at left guard, missing two with a knee injury.

On March 18,2019, Tom Compton signed with the New York Jets.

Tom Compton started five games before being placed on injured reserve on December 28,2019.

Tom Compton was placed on injured reserve on December 12,2020.

Tom Compton re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year contract on April 28,2021.

On March 17,2022, Tom Compton signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos.

Tom Compton is the cousin of fellow NFL player, Will Tom Compton.