He was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 5. He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2019. New Orleans SaintsĬompton signed with the New Orleans Saints on August 21, 2019. On April 2, 2018, Compton signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2017, after suffering a Lisfranc sprain. The Redskins re-signed Compton signed on April 24, 2017, on a restricted free agent tender. He started 15 games in 2016 recording 106 tackles, along with five passes defensed, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception. On March 4, 2016, the Redskins extended a tender to Compton. He finished the 2015 season with a career-best 122 tackles, a sack, an interception, six passes defensed, and a fumble recovery. Due to starting ten games, he earned a $222,465.82 bonus. 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. 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. In Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals, he made his first career start in place of an injured Perry Riley. 2014 seasonĪfter 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 also the co-host of the Barstool Sports podcast, Bussin' With The Boys, along with Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan.Īs a football player for North County High School, Compton played linebacker and wide receiver. He has also played for the Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and the 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 “ Playoff Willy” (born September 19, 1989) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. * Offseason and/or practice squad member only Compton with the Tennessee Titans in 2018
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