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Linebacker Will Compton Set to Visit with the Bills

Erik Turner
03/17/2018
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According to multiple outlets, former Washington Redskins linebacker Will Compton is set to make a visit to One Bills Drive. The 6’1″, 235 pound backer had his season cut short in 2017 due to a sprained Lisfranc injury. Compton was a starter in Washington in 2016, but was relegated to the bench after the team signed former Buffalo Bills linebacker Zach Brown.

Compton managed to start three games in 2017 after starter Mason Foster was injured. The former Nebraska Cornhusker played pretty well; in 150 snaps he registered 15 total tackles, 3 QB hurries, 1 pass deflection, 1 interception, and 8 stops.

Compton has played inside linebacker in an odd front with the Redskins, typically as the Will linebacker. However, he showed off some of his versatility this past season by moving over to Mike, so one would thing that he could be the frontrunner for the Mike position if he decides to sign in Buffalo.

He (#51) is a decent athlete, very smart, is always setting the defense, moves well laterally, and displays the ability to sift through traffic.

 

He played his best game against the Seahawks last season, putting up 1 QB hurry, 8 total tackles, 3 stops, and an interception

 

There is a glaring hole at the Mike linebacker position on the Bills’ roster. Compton could fill that; He’s a good fit and would come cheap. His signing would allow the organization to draft according to their board, not necessarily due to need. Expect him to sign very soon.

Check out his appearance on Chris Gorres and Lorenzo Alexander’s podcast

 

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Erik Turner

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