Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Will Compton was born September 19, 1989, in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He played linebacker in the NFL.

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. 

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.

Comptoon is the co-host of the Barstool Sports podcast, Bussin' With The Boys, along with former Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan.