Compton co-hosts the Barstool Sports podcast, Bussin' With The Boys with former Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan.

He played college football at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and originally signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

As a football player for North County High School, Compton played linebacker and wide receiver.

A first-team all-state selection, Compton was listed as one of the top five players entering college from Missouri high schools.

[3] Throughout training camp, Compton competed for a roster spot as a backup inside linebacker against Jeremy Kimbrough, Keenan Robinson, and Brandon Jenkins.

On August 31, 2013, Compton was waived as a part of final roster cuts, but was signed to the team's practice squad after clearing waivers.

[6] On December 29, 2013, Compton made his professional regular season debut and recorded one solo tackle as the Redskins lost 20-6 at the New York Giants.

Originally beginning the 2015 season as a reserve inside linebacker, Compton filled in as a starter for an injured Keenan Robinson.

Head coach Jay Gruden announced that Compton "cemented a role as a starter on this football team based on his play.”[9][10] He recorded his first career interception on quarterback Kellen Moore in the last game of the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys.