1. William Earl Compton III was born on September 19,1989 and is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League for nine seasons.
21 Facts About Will Compton
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Will Compton chose to go to the University of Nebraska over Notre Dame, Vanderbilt and others.
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Will Compton won a starting position with the Cornhuskers the next year.
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Will Compton was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and he was team captain as a senior in 2012.
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Will Compton went on to play in the 2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
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Will Compton finished his rookie season with one tackle in one game.
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In 2014, Will Compton ranked second on the team with 18 special teams stops.
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Originally beginning the 2015 season as a reserve inside linebacker, Will Compton filled in as a starter for an injured Keenan Robinson.
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Will Compton finished the 2015 season with a career-best 122 tackles, a sack, an interception, six passes defensed, and a fumble recovery.
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Will Compton started 15 games in 2016 recording 106 tackles, along with five passes defended, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception.
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The Redskins re-signed Will Compton signed on April 24,2017, on a restricted free agent tender.
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Will Compton was placed on injured reserve on November 14,2017, after suffering a Lisfranc sprain.
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Will Compton signed with the New Orleans Saints on August 21,2019.
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Will Compton was placed on injured reserve on August 30,2019.
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On October 30,2019, Will Compton was signed by the Oakland Raiders.
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Will Compton was promoted to the active roster on December 1,2020.
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On December 8,2021, Will Compton signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders, and was signed to the active roster three days later.
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On January 11,2022, Will Compton was cut from the Raiders.
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On November 21,2022, Will Compton stated on social media he planned to sign with the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons, but eight days later he announced that the signing was unable to happen due to some of his affiliation with The Barstool Sportsbook.
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On September 3,2023, Will Compton announced his retirement from professional football.
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In 2019, Will Compton created a podcast called "Bussin with the Boys" along with former Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, which is no longer part of the Barstool Sports podcast network.