Earning a starting linebacker spot after an uphill battle that started with humble beginnings, Will Compton is providing younger players an example of what perseverance can do.
It wasn’t that long ago that Will Compton was the undrafted free agent trying to hang on in the NFL any way possible, constantly seeking advice from established veterans like London Fletcher, Ryan Kerrigan and Perry Riley Jr. while trying to take the most of very limited practice time.
Now, entering just his fourth season with the Washington Redskins, Compton – who is expected to start this season – is filling the role of veteran others can lean on.