Position: Offensive Tackle Name Tom Compton 40 yard dash time 5.11 seconds | Weight: 308 lb (140 kg) Height 1.98 m Movies Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! | |
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Date of birth: (1989-05-10) May 10, 1989 (age 26) NFL draft: 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 193 Similar People Will Compton, Jay Gruden, Mike Shanahan, Derek Carrier | ||
Fast facts with tom compton
Thomas Compton (born May 10, 1989) is an American football offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of South Dakota and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Compton has also played for the Atlanta Falcons.
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- Fast facts with tom compton
- South dakota ot tom compton draft profile
- Early life
- College career
- Professional career
- Washington Redskins
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chicago Bears
- References
South dakota ot tom compton draft profile
Early life
A native of Rosemount, Minnesota, Compton attended Rosemount High School, where he was a two-year starter on the offensive line and led the team to the section championship and state semifinals.
College career
At the University of South Dakota, Compton was a three-time Great West Conference selection—honorable mention in 2009 and consecutive first team selections in 2010, 2011—and 2011 GWC Offensive Lineman of the Year. After his senior season, he played at the 2012 East–West Shrine Game.
Professional career
Compton was invited to the 2012 NFL Combine, where he was listed as the No. 9 offensive tackle prospect. Projected as a fourth round selection by Sports Illustrated, Compton was ranked as the No. 8 offensive tackle available in the 2012 NFL Draft.
Washington Redskins
Compton was drafted in the sixth round of 2012 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He was the first South Dakota Coyote drafted since Chul Schwanke in 1986. He was officially signed by the Redskins to a four-year contract on May 6, 2012. Compton was cut on August 31, 2012 for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season. After not being claimed off waivers, he was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.
On December 5, 2012, it was announced that Compton had been promoted to the Redskins 53-man roster after the Redskins placed cornerback Cedric Griffin on the Reserve/Suspension list. He became the starting right tackle midway through the 2014 season, after the incumbent Tyler Polumbus was benched following poor performance.
The Redskins re-signed Compton on February 27, 2015.
Atlanta Falcons
Compton signed with the Atlanta Falcons on March 15, 2016.
In the 2016 season, Compton and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat.
Chicago Bears
Compton signed with the Chicago Bears on March 11, 2017.