Undrafted out of Nebraska in 2013, Will Compton slowly worked his way up through the ranks on the Redskins roster. Originally designated to the practice squad after being cut in the preseason of that same year, Compton was brought back later in the season, and he has since remained on the roster. He took the starting job from an injured Keenan Robinson in 2015, and proceeded to run away with the lead role. 2016 featured him starting alongside Mason Foster as the defensive captain. For once, the underdog had made it to the top.
Now, he’s fighting to keep his job once again.