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{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Tom Compton
| name = Tom Compton
| image = Tom Compton Falcons training camp 2016 2.jpg
| image = Tom Compton Falcons training camp 2016 2.jpg
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| caption = Compton with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016
| caption = Compton with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016
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| position = [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|Offensive tackle]]
| position = [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|Offensive tackle]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|05|10|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|05|10|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Rosemount, Minnesota]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Rosemount, Minnesota]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| death_place =
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| height_ft = 6
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| height_in = 6
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| weight_lbs = 315
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| high_school = [[Rosemount High School]]
| high_school = [[Rosemount High School|Rosemount]]
| college = [[South Dakota Coyotes football|South Dakota]]
| college = [[South Dakota Coyotes football|South Dakota]]
| draftyear = 2012
| draftyear = 2012
| draftround = 6
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 193
| draftpick = 193
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
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* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})
| status =
| status =
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[Football Championship Subdivision|FCS]] [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] (2011)
* [[Football Championship Subdivision|FCS]] [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] (2011)
* 2× First-team All-[[Great West Conference|GWC]] (2010, 2011)
* 2× First-team All-[[Great West Conference|GWC]] (2010, 2011)
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| statlabel2 = Games started
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'''Thomas Andrew Compton''' (born May 10, 1989) is an [[American football]] [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[South Dakota Coyotes football|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]], [[Chicago Bears]], [[Minnesota Vikings]], [[New York Jets]], and [[San Francisco 49ers]].
'''Thomas Andrew Compton''' (born May 10, 1989) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]]. He played [[college football]] at [[South Dakota Coyotes football|South Dakota]] and was selected by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the sixth round of the [[2012 NFL draft]]. Compton has also played for the [[Atlanta Falcons]], [[Chicago Bears]], [[Minnesota Vikings]], [[New York Jets]], [[San Francisco 49ers]] and [[Denver Broncos]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==College career==
==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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.greatwestconference.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121511aab.html |title=Great West Conference |access-date=March 8, 2012 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071007/http://www.greatwestconference.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121511aab.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> After his senior season, he played at the [[2012 East–West Shrine Game]].
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Great West Conference |url=http://www.greatwestconference.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121511aab.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071007/http://www.greatwestconference.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121511aab.html |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |access-date=March 8, 2012}}</ref> After his senior season, he played at the [[2012 East–West Shrine Game]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===

Compton was invited to the 2012 NFL Combine, where he was listed as the No. 9 offensive guard prospect. Projected as a fourth round selection by ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', Compton was ranked as the No. 8 offensive guard available in the [[2012 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/breakdowns/by_position/T.html | work=CNN | title=View Draft by Positions}}</ref>
Compton was invited to the 2012 NFL Combine, where he was listed as the No. 9 offensive guard prospect. Projected as a fourth round selection by ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', Compton was ranked as the No. 8 offensive guard available in the [[2012 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=View Draft by Positions |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/breakdowns/by_position/T.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415222734/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/breakdowns/by_position/T.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 15, 2012 |work=CNN}}</ref>


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===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
[[File:Tom Compton.jpg|thumb|Compton at Redskins training camp in 2012]]
[[File:Tom Compton.jpg|thumb|Compton at Redskins training camp in 2012]]
Compton was drafted in the sixth round of [[2012 NFL Draft]] by the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{cite web | work=Redskins.com | url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Focus-On-Depth-In-Late-Rounds/97a68cb7-ec41-4c15-a3df-b847fd6ae6ab | last=Fitzgerald | first=Gary | title=Redskins Focus On Depth In Late Rounds | date=April 28, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093413/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Focus-On-Depth-In-Late-Rounds/97a68cb7-ec41-4c15-a3df-b847fd6ae6ab | access-date=April 30, 2012| archive-date=March 4, 2016 }}</ref> He was the first South Dakota Coyote drafted since Chul Schwanke in [[1986 NFL Draft|1986]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aberdeennews.com/sports/aan-02-29-12.coyotes-20120229,0,6325806.story |title=FOOTBALL: Coyote's stock rising in NFL |access-date=September 23, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927071827/http://www.aberdeennews.com/sports/aan-02-29-12.coyotes-20120229,0,6325806.story |archive-date=September 27, 2013 }}</ref> He was officially signed by the Redskins to a four-year contract on May 6, 2012.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-sign-two-more-draft-picks/2012/05/06/gIQAZYz65T_blog.html?tid=pm_sports_pop | title=Redskins sign two more draft picks | last=Jones | first=Mike | date=May 6, 2012 | access-date=May 6, 2012}}</ref> Compton was cut on August 31, 2012 for final cuts before the start of the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]].<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/08/31/redskins-release-qb-jonathan-crompton/|title=Redskins' cutdown day begins|last=Jones|first=Mike|date=August 31, 2012|access-date=August 31, 2012}}</ref> After not being claimed off waivers, he was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/09/01/redskins-add-cb-crezdon-butler-to-round-out-53-man-roster/|title=Redskins add CB Crezdon Butler to round out 53-man roster|last=Jones|first=Mike|date=September 1, 2012| access-date=September 1, 2012}}</ref>
Compton was selected in the sixth round of [[2012 NFL draft]] by the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Gary |date=April 28, 2012 |title=Redskins Focus On Depth In Late Rounds |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Focus-On-Depth-In-Late-Rounds/97a68cb7-ec41-4c15-a3df-b847fd6ae6ab |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093413/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Focus-On-Depth-In-Late-Rounds/97a68cb7-ec41-4c15-a3df-b847fd6ae6ab |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=April 30, 2012 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> He was the first South Dakota Coyote drafted since Chul Schwanke in [[1986 NFL draft|1986]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=FOOTBALL: Coyote's stock rising in NFL |url=http://www.aberdeennews.com/sports/aan-02-29-12.coyotes-20120229,0,6325806.story |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927071827/http://www.aberdeennews.com/sports/aan-02-29-12.coyotes-20120229,0,6325806.story |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |access-date=September 23, 2013}}</ref> He was officially signed by the Redskins to a four-year contract on May 6, 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=May 6, 2012 |title=Redskins sign two more draft picks |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-sign-two-more-draft-picks/2012/05/06/gIQAZYz65T_blog.html?tid=pm_sports_pop |access-date=May 6, 2012 |work=WashingtonPost.com}}</ref> Compton was cut on August 31, 2012, for final cuts before the start of the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=August 31, 2012 |title=Redskins' cutdown day begins |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/08/31/redskins-release-qb-jonathan-crompton/ |access-date=August 31, 2012 |work=WashingtonPost.com}}</ref> After not being claimed off waivers, he was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=September 1, 2012 |title=Redskins add CB Crezdon Butler to round out 53-man roster |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/09/01/redskins-add-cb-crezdon-butler-to-round-out-53-man-roster/ |access-date=September 1, 2012 |work=WashingtonPost.com}}</ref>


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 suspended list.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/12/05/redskins-promote-rookie-t-tom-compton-to-53-man-roster/ | title=Redskins promote rookie T Tom Compton to 53-man roster | last=Jones | first=Mike | date=December 5, 2012 | access-date=December 5, 2012}}</ref> He became the starting right tackle midway through the 2014 season, after the incumbent [[Tyler Polumbus]] was benched following poor performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/12317/tom-compton-in-tyler-polumbus-out-at-rt|title=Tom Compton in, Tyler Polumbus out at RT|date=October 24, 2014|first=John|last=Keim | work=ESPN.com|access-date=December 23, 2014}}</ref>
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 suspended list.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=December 5, 2012 |title=Redskins promote rookie T Tom Compton to 53-man roster |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/12/05/redskins-promote-rookie-t-tom-compton-to-53-man-roster/ |access-date=December 5, 2012 |work=WashingtonPost.com}}</ref> He became the starting right tackle midway through the 2014 season, after the incumbent [[Tyler Polumbus]] was benched following poor performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=October 24, 2014 |title=Tom Compton in, Tyler Polumbus out at RT |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/washington-commanders/post/_/id/12317/tom-compton-in-tyler-polumbus-out-at-rt |access-date=December 23, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
The Redskins re-signed Compton on February 27, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/15580/redskins-re-sign-tom-compton?src=mobile|title=Redskins re-sign Tom Compton|date=February 27, 2015|first=John|last=Keim|work=ESPN.com|access-date=February 27, 2015}}</ref>
The Redskins re-signed Compton on February 27, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keim |first=John |date=February 27, 2015 |title=Redskins re-sign Tom Compton |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/washington-commanders/post/_/id/15580/redskins-re-sign-tom-compton |access-date=February 27, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
Compton signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on March 15, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/tom-compton-reportedly-signing-with-falcons-16931964|title=Tom Compton Reportedly Signing With Falcons|first=Stephen|last=Czarda|date=March 15, 2016|access-date=March 15, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign OT Tom Compton, LB LaRoy Reynolds|url=http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nfl/id/14989324|website=ESPN.com|date=March 16, 2016|access-date=November 26, 2016}}</ref>
Compton signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on March 15, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czarda |first=Stephen |date=March 15, 2016 |title=Tom Compton Reportedly Signing With Falcons |url=https://www.redskins.com/news/tom-compton-reportedly-signing-with-falcons-16931964 |access-date=March 15, 2016 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2016 |title=Falcons sign OT Tom Compton, LB LaRoy Reynolds |url=http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nfl/id/14989324 |access-date=November 26, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


In the 2016 season, Compton and the Falcons reached [[Super Bowl LI]], where they faced the [[2016 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons lost 28-34 in overtime, despite having a 25-point lead.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=August 6, 2017}}</ref>
In the 2016 season, Compton and the Falcons reached [[Super Bowl LI]], where they faced the [[2016 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons lost 28–34 in overtime, despite having a 25-point lead.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm |access-date=August 6, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref>


===Chicago Bears===
===Chicago Bears===
Compton signed with the [[Chicago Bears]] on March 11, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bears add WR Wright, OT Compton|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-add-wr-wright-ot-compton-18645230|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=March 11, 2017}}</ref>
Compton signed with the [[Chicago Bears]] on March 11, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayer, Larry |date=March 11, 2017 |title=Bears add WR Wright, OT Compton |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-add-wr-wright-ot-compton-18645230 |website=ChicagoBears.com}}</ref>


===Minnesota Vikings===
===Minnesota Vikings===
On March 22, 2018, Compton signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]], re-uniting with [[Kirk Cousins]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Sign Minnesota Native Tom Compton|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-sign-minnesota-native-tom-compton-20479388|author=Peters, Craig|website=Vikings.com|date=March 22, 2018}}</ref> He started 14 games at left guard, missing two with a knee injury.
On March 22, 2018, Compton signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]], re-uniting with [[Kirk Cousins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peters, Craig |date=March 22, 2018 |title=Vikings Sign Minnesota Native Tom Compton |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-sign-minnesota-native-tom-compton-20479388 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> He started 14 games at left guard, missing two with a knee injury.


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
[[File:Tom Compton 2019 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Compton in a game against the [[2019 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] ]]
[[File:Tom Compton 2019 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Compton in a game against the [[2019 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] ]]
On March 18, 2019, Compton signed with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Add Tom Compton to Offensive Line|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-add-tom-compton-to-offensive-line|author=Greenberg, Ethan|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=March 18, 2019}}</ref> After beginning the season as a backup, Compton was named the starting right guard in Week 11 following an injury to [[Brian Winters (American football)|Brian Winters]]. He started five games before being placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Place Tom Compton on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-tom-compton-on-injured-reserve|author=Greenberg, Ethan|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=December 28, 2019}}</ref>
On March 18, 2019, Compton signed with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenberg, Ethan |date=March 18, 2019 |title=Jets Add Tom Compton to Offensive Line |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-add-tom-compton-to-offensive-line |website=NewYorkJets.com}}</ref> After beginning the season as a backup, Compton was named the starting right guard in Week 11 following an injury to [[Brian Winters (American football)|Brian Winters]]. He started five games before being placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenberg, Ethan |date=December 28, 2019 |title=Jets Place Tom Compton on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-tom-compton-on-injured-reserve |website=NewYorkJets.com}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
On April 3, 2020, Compton signed a one-year contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-free-agency-travis-benjamin-tom-compton|website=49ers.com|date=April 3, 2020}}</ref> The signing reunited Compton with San Francisco 49ers’ head coach [[Kyle Shanahan]], who previously was the offensive coordinator with the [[2013 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] and [[Atlanta Falcons]]. He was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-roster-moves-2020-week-14|website=49ers.com|date=December 12, 2020}}</ref> He was activated on January 2, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-compton-sign-kaser-to-practice-squad |website=49ers.com |date=January 2, 2021 |access-date=February 15, 2021}}</ref>
On April 3, 2020, Compton signed a one-year contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-free-agency-travis-benjamin-tom-compton |website=49ers.com |access-date=April 4, 2020 |archive-date=April 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406061236/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-free-agency-travis-benjamin-tom-compton |url-status=dead }}</ref> The signing reunited Compton with San Francisco 49ers' head coach [[Kyle Shanahan]], who previously was the offensive coordinator with the [[2013 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] and [[Atlanta Falcons]]. He was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-roster-moves-2020-week-14 |website=49ers.com}}</ref> He was activated on January 2, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 2, 2021 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-compton-sign-kaser-to-practice-squad |access-date=February 15, 2021 |work=49ers.com}}</ref>


Compton re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year contract on April 28, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Re-Sign OL Tom Compton|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-re-sign-ol-tom-compton|publisher=49ers.com|date=April 28, 2021|access-date=April 28, 2021}}</ref>
Compton re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year contract on April 28, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2021 |title=49ers Re-Sign OL Tom Compton |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-re-sign-ol-tom-compton |access-date=April 28, 2021 |publisher=49ers.com}}</ref>


===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
On March 17, 2022, Compton signed a one-year contract with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{cite web|last=DiLalla|first=Aric|title=Broncos sign T Tom Compton to one-year deal|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-t-tom-compton-to-one-year-deal|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=March 17, 2022|access-date=March 18, 2022}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the season on August 23, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos trim roster to reach 80-player limit|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-trim-roster-to-reach-80-player-limit|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 23, 2022}}</ref> He was activated on November 15.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos promote Jonathan Harris to active roster, activate Tom Compton from PUP|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-jonathan-harris-to-active-roster-activate-tom-compton-from-pup|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 15, 2022}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on December 22.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos place OL Tom Compton on injured reserve|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-ol-tom-compton-on-injured-reserve|author=Swanson, Ben|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=December 22, 2022}}</ref>
On March 17, 2022, Compton signed a one-year contract with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=March 17, 2022 |title=Broncos sign T Tom Compton to one-year deal |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-t-tom-compton-to-one-year-deal |access-date=March 18, 2022 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the season on August 23, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=August 23, 2022 |title=Broncos trim roster to reach 80-player limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-trim-roster-to-reach-80-player-limit |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was activated on November 15.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=November 15, 2022 |title=Broncos promote Jonathan Harris to active roster, activate Tom Compton from PUP |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-jonathan-harris-to-active-roster-activate-tom-compton-from-pup |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on December 22.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Swanson, Ben |date=December 22, 2022 |title=Broncos place OL Tom Compton on injured reserve |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-ol-tom-compton-on-injured-reserve |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Tom Compton
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Compton with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016
Personal information
Born: (1989-05-10) May 10, 1989 (age 35)
Rosemount, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Rosemount
College:South Dakota
Position:Offensive tackle
NFL draft:2012 / round: 6 / pick: 193
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:124
Games started:44
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Andrew Compton (born May 10, 1989) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He played college football at South Dakota and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. Compton has also played for the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos.

Early life

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A native of the suburb 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

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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.[1] After his senior season, he played at the 2012 East–West Shrine Game.

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Compton was invited to the 2012 NFL Combine, where he was listed as the No. 9 offensive guard prospect. Projected as a fourth round selection by Sports Illustrated, Compton was ranked as the No. 8 offensive guard available in the 2012 NFL draft.[2]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+7⁄8 in
(1.95 m) 		314 lb
(142 kg) 		34 in
(0.86 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 5.11 s 4.60 s 7.59 s 30.0 in
(0.76 m)		 9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		 20 reps
All values from NFL Combine[3]

Washington Redskins

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Compton at Redskins training camp in 2012

Compton was selected in the sixth round of 2012 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.[4][5] He was the first South Dakota Coyote drafted since Chul Schwanke in 1986.[6] He was officially signed by the Redskins to a four-year contract on May 6, 2012.[7] Compton was cut on August 31, 2012, for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.[8] After not being claimed off waivers, he was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[9]

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 suspended list.[10] He became the starting right tackle midway through the 2014 season, after the incumbent Tyler Polumbus was benched following poor performance.[11]

The Redskins re-signed Compton on February 27, 2015.[12]

Atlanta Falcons

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Compton signed with the Atlanta Falcons on March 15, 2016.[13][14]

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 lost 28–34 in overtime, despite having a 25-point lead.[15]

Chicago Bears

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Compton signed with the Chicago Bears on March 11, 2017.[16]

Minnesota Vikings

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On March 22, 2018, Compton signed with the Minnesota Vikings, re-uniting with Kirk Cousins.[17] He started 14 games at left guard, missing two with a knee injury.

New York Jets

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Compton in a game against the Washington Redskins

On March 18, 2019, Compton signed with the New York Jets.[18] After beginning the season as a backup, Compton was named the starting right guard in Week 11 following an injury to Brian Winters. He started five games before being placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2019.[19]

San Francisco 49ers

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On April 3, 2020, Compton signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[20] The signing reunited Compton with San Francisco 49ers' head coach Kyle Shanahan, who previously was the offensive coordinator with the Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons. He was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2020.[21] He was activated on January 2, 2021.[22]

Compton re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year contract on April 28, 2021.[23]

Denver Broncos

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On March 17, 2022, Compton signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos.[24] He was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the season on August 23, 2022.[25] He was activated on November 15.[26] He was placed on injured reserve on December 22.[27]

Personal life

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Compton played a reporter in the 2015 movie Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!.

Compton is the cousin of fellow NFL player, Will Compton.

References

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  1. ^ "Great West Conference". Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  2. ^ "View Draft by Positions". CNN. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012.
  3. ^ NFL Combine Profile
  4. ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  5. ^ Fitzgerald, Gary (April 28, 2012). "Redskins Focus On Depth In Late Rounds". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  6. ^ "FOOTBALL: Coyote's stock rising in NFL". Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  7. ^ Jones, Mike (May 6, 2012). "Redskins sign two more draft picks". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  8. ^ Jones, Mike (August 31, 2012). "Redskins' cutdown day begins". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  9. ^ Jones, Mike (September 1, 2012). "Redskins add CB Crezdon Butler to round out 53-man roster". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  10. ^ Jones, Mike (December 5, 2012). "Redskins promote rookie T Tom Compton to 53-man roster". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  11. ^ Keim, John (October 24, 2014). "Tom Compton in, Tyler Polumbus out at RT". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  12. ^ Keim, John (February 27, 2015). "Redskins re-sign Tom Compton". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  13. ^ Czarda, Stephen (March 15, 2016). "Tom Compton Reportedly Signing With Falcons". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  14. ^ "Falcons sign OT Tom Compton, LB LaRoy Reynolds". ESPN.com. March 16, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  15. ^ "Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  16. ^ Mayer, Larry (March 11, 2017). "Bears add WR Wright, OT Compton". ChicagoBears.com.
  17. ^ Peters, Craig (March 22, 2018). "Vikings Sign Minnesota Native Tom Compton". Vikings.com.
  18. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (March 18, 2019). "Jets Add Tom Compton to Offensive Line". NewYorkJets.com.
  19. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 28, 2019). "Jets Place Tom Compton on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
  20. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. April 3, 2020. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  21. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. December 12, 2020.
  22. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. January 2, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  23. ^ "49ers Re-Sign OL Tom Compton". 49ers.com. April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  24. ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 17, 2022). "Broncos sign T Tom Compton to one-year deal". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  25. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 23, 2022). "Broncos trim roster to reach 80-player limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  26. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 15, 2022). "Broncos promote Jonathan Harris to active roster, activate Tom Compton from PUP". DenverBroncos.com.
  27. ^ Swanson, Ben (December 22, 2022). "Broncos place OL Tom Compton on injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com.
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