Will Compton
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About
NFL linebacker whose penchant for effective pre-snap communication helped himself as the Washington Redskins' starting middle linebacker in 2015. He signed an exclusive-rights free agent tender with Washington for the 2016 season.
Before Fame
He played four seasons of college football at the University of Nebraska, playing in 50 career games while amassing 247 career tackles.
Trivia
He signed with the Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He was an Academic All-Big Ten member during his time at Nebraska.
Family Life
He was born to Bill and Kathy Compton and has a younger brother who wrestled at Nebraska. His cousin is fellow NFL player Tom Compton.
Associated With
He took over the starting role in 2015 after Keenan Robinson missed time with an injury.
