'08 MO ATH Will Compton (Nebraska LOI)

[irishziggy]

’08 MO ATH Will Compton

Athlete
North County High School ( http://www.ncsd.k12.mo.us/nchs/default.htm) (Bonne Terre, MO)


Links of Interest:
Rivals Profile (http://notredame.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=64743)

Height: 6 foot-2
Weight: 220 lbs.

Combine
Forty: 4.5
Bench Reps:
Bench Max: 325 lbs.
Squat Max: 390 lbs.
Shuttle: 4.06 secs.
Vertical: 30 in.
GPA: 3.72
ACT: 21

Star Ratings
Rivals.com: ****
Scout.com: ****

Rankings & Accolades
Rivals National Athletes#36, Rivals Missouri Top 20 #2
Scout 300 #277 Scout National MLB #11

Statistics
2006- 64 Attempts, 455 Rushing Yards, 51 Receptions, 855 Yards, 71 Tackles, 13 TFL, 1 INT
2007-

Schools of Interest
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Notre Dame


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[scooper]

He was very close to commiting there, but held off-presumably to see what happens with ND. We'll know more following Sabino's visit.

[The New Louis]

If we fail to get Sabino this kid is not a bad consolation prize. I do not think he and sabino are on the same level but if we have to fall back to compton I will not be overly upset

[IrishCalves]

If we brought in Compton, that would be 4 ILBs in one class alone. Posluszny and McDonald are ILB types sans any doubt, and Filer has been sold on that position by ND's staff. Compton compares to Posluszny physically... therefore I don't quite see the correlation between Compton and Sabino. We'd have a 4:1 ratio of ILB:OLB.

I think the ship has sailed on Compton. Good player, but the right kid for the wrong year IMO.

[IrishKnight1023]

Well with the expected Filer commitment tomorrow that would make 3 ILB's for this year. We need OLB's pretty bad and not anymore ILB's. If we missed out on Sabino, I still wouldn't expect Compton to get an offer. We're not that "thin" #'s wise at ILB, but very much so at OLB in talent and in #'s.

[rontdtarchala]

we definitely need olb's boys

[stew654]

Besides Sabino who else is an olb option? Brown, Hale and Beal in all reality out, KLM is still being recruited but he is considered more of a DE. Maybe Harper could be a backup plan? Hopefully all of this doesnt matter in a week when sabino visits

[Akron Irish]

http://notredame.scout.com/a.z?s=109&p=8&c=1&nid=3114888

saw his facebook page, and he's wearing a Nebraska shirt and Nebraska hat.

coughstalkercough

[irishziggy]

lol that's how facebook is. it's easy for the stalker. nah actually i just saw wes kemp updated something, so i looked at his page & saw that him and compton just became friends, so i glanced at his page and saw his pic.

[goirish41]

I think Filer could easily be an OLB.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I agree, but apparently, he moves so well laterally, that he's a natural. We'll see...we gotta get him on campus first.

[IrishKnight1023]

I think Filer could easily be an OLB.

----I thought so too, but the staff has never mentioned anything other position to him besides ILB. Basically the coaches will slide these players where they need them and whatever gets them on the field.

[mikejND]

I think so too GoIrish. Imagine him and flemming lining up on the outside, to chicago catholic athletes, that would be sick.

[NDisNCin2010]

looks like Will Comptons desire/dream to go to ND is now over with Filer on board.
i feel for the kid, he was just born a year or two too late.
we would have taken him with open arms last 2 years...i hate to lose on a kid that really wants to come here and is a 4 star, on defense to boot. the silver lining is that to me this represents the elite talent Corwin is bringing in when we dont even OFFER a kid like Will.

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Never gonna get it, never gonna get it, nevah.....gonna get it!

[Fishin'_Irish]

Never?

[stonebreakerwasgod]

Never say never again.

[rontdtarchala]

never say never that'll get you every time

[Svoboda]

He's a Husker.

[NDGirlzRock]

In years past I think that he would have been Irish, but that's the way the cookie crumbles! Good luck Will and wish you all the best.

[IrishCalves]

Now if only we could complete the "trade" for big Trev. :)

[jfschellcrna]

man, it really seems like these kids are really committing early this year. :confused:

[scooper]

Good luck to the kid. Interesting to watch the dominos, huh?

Kid was ready to commit a few weeks back then held off for unknown reasons. This was about the time Hale left ND without them in the hunt, I believe. So he waits. All of the sudden Filer commits to ND and within a couple days Compton goes Husker. You know he was waiting and hoping. I hope he does well out there.

[dyrtdogg]

Congratulations, Will. I don't get the chance to see local boys get love from national programs very often. I was kind of hoping he might decide on Mizzou, but if he's happy, I'm happy.

[The New Louis]

Apparently there is some smoke that we may be back on compton's radar. Anyone have any info?

[daytonirish]

Don't have anything specific,but the Neb. board has been going nuts about all the commits starting to look at other schools agian. I guess time will tell on how this all plays out.

[stew654]

Apparently there is some smoke that we may be back on compton's radar. Anyone have any info?


I think will is our brian smith this year..kid who really wanted an offer gets one last min and jumps on board..over on huskerboard they are saying he opened up his recruitment and will take other visits as a backup plan but is still all Nebraska :confused:

[The New Louis]

I wonder what the out cry will be if we offer him and he decommits from nebraska.

[NDGirlzRock]

I would think that if CB and CW really want this kid they and they want to offer him, they will tell him to de-commit then they will offer him. I see Charlie being more diplomatic about this type of thing. For what it's worth, I don't think that it would hurt to actually take this guy. He loves ND and wants nothing more than to do what's best for them. I say we take him.

[NDgrandson]

I said it as late as yesterday that I like this kid and I love that he wore a ND sweatshirt for a recruiting picture. However, we have 4 LBs commited and we got 4 last year. The only way I see us offering is if we feel we have addressed our needs so well that we feel we have a schollie to burn for 1 of the next two years. CW and CB may value his attitude and potential contribution as a special teamer but if they felt he was good enough for an offer to contribute at LB, he would have already received one. The caveat to that is, what has he shown in his SR season to increase his stock?

The example of Brian Smith was brought up as a reason to offer WC. The difference is that we needed another LB, especally an OLB, last year.

The question of whether we wait for him to de-dommit to offer is an interesting one. We don't want to outright rape and pillage NU. If we really needed Will, I think we would offer before he de-commits, like we did with Jonas. It should not be a big deal though becasue we can simply say, "Decommit and we will offer you."

I wish Will Compton the best either way. :)

[irishunclebill]

Still listed as a "solid verbal" by Rivals, but not for long. Compton has said that he will definitely take an Official to Mizzou, and is talking about taking an Official to Illinois.

[NDisNCin2010]

hearing we may looking at him now for....FB.
there is a lot of chatter of an "unhappy, no PT Luke Schmidt" on campus and on a lot of the boards...maybe their is some truth to this?
anyone know anything on this?

[therizz]

First I've heard of it...

[Flyin_Irish]

Has anyone else recruited Compton as a FB??
I know this, if I were Luke Schmidt, I'd be unhappy about having to sit behind Asaph "fumble" Schwapp.

[jonesman]

I would be unhappy if I were Luke. Asaph has not done anything to impress anyone. It would suck if we lose Luke. He has some talent and Asaph is worthless. He can bench press a house, but can't catch, run or block.

[IrishCalves]

I would be unhappy if I were Luke. Asaph has not done anything to impress anyone. It would suck if we lose Luke. He has some talent and Asaph is worthless. He can bench press a house, but can't catch, run or block.

I'll give him that there are TIMES when he can run block. But cement feet in pass protection, butter fingers whether the ball is thrown to him or shoved into his stomach... ugh. I hope Weis irons out whatever issues may be up with Luke, because Asaph clearly hasn't progressed over the course of a season.

[GoldenShower]

Scout's pay site on Nebraska had an article dated 11/27

To paraphrase - he has had an Illinois coach come by. The Illini like him at MLB, but OSU and Arkansas are talking RB / FB. Says he is still committed to Nebraska and would prefer defense.

Another paid artcile on Rivals 11/20 said ND is still in contact with him and that'd he'd consider ND / OSU / Alabama if they offered. Same article says OSU is looking at him as a FB.

[NDGirlzRock]

Consider ND, I'd say he would commit on the spot!!! Honestly, I still think that ND should offer him!!! I don't know what it is about this guy, but he gives me the David Poz, Penn State, feeling. Recruited by a few elite teams, but not enough to cause you to write home about. I just think that this kid will take college by storm!!!

[GhostSpirit]

At least this isn't another cry out for Compton to be offered at LB. People have finally gotten over that.

[daytonirish]

So if he wants to stay on the def.side doesn't it seem like we are wasting time with him?

[NDGirlzRock]

So if he wants to stay on the def.side doesn't it seem like we are wasting time with him?

No....when you have to play 4 LBs in the 3-4 scheme...you need to be two or three deep for all four positions!!! ND is nowhere near that deep...even with the incoming class.

[irishunclebill]

This is fun, but in my best joisey not for nothing voice, where youse guys coming up with anyting that says ND has any interest in Compton.

[SoCalDomer]

Have they even made an offer to Compton?

[irishunclebill]

Have they even made an offer to Compton?

Nope.

[SoCalDomer]

Well strange things happen in recruiting all the time. But I think that would be a first.

Headlines on Rivals:
"Compton announces commitment to ND, despite not being offered by ND."

[jfschellcrna]

lol, sounds reasonable to me..........

[daytonirish]

NDGirlz people are saying we are recruiting him now to play FB, not ILB. And if thats true than we are waisting are time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

[grungejunky]

id like to have him on board at fullback or linebacker. his situation seems to mirror brian smith's last year and now he is a true freshman starter who almost never got an offer. i feel that at the least he is on par with poz. i dont see him biting at the fullback position but i'd like to be wrong. expect to hear more transfer rumors similar to smchidt's. even if they are unfounded it doesnt take a rocket scientist to see that with the high caliber classes weis has brought in the past two years some kids are gonna wanna leave as playing time dissapears.

[irishunclebill]

Again, I think it's fun to continue to speculate on Compton, he is a good kid who loves ND, but I have seen absolutely nothing to support this speculation. If ND wanted Compton as a LB, he would already be on board. Whether Schmidt is transferring or not, another item that I have seen nothing to support it, Compton will not be coming to ND as a FB. Milton Knox is the next guy in line for an offer at a RB position, and that will only happen if nothing pans out with Cyrus Gray, and if there is room in the 2008 class at the end of the day. Knox, like Compton, would commit to ND on the spot if he were to get an offer, so there is virtually no chance that you will see Will Compton in an Irish uniform. That is about as close to an absolute statement as you will ever see from me.

[Akron Irish]

Oh ye of little faith...

[irishunclebill]

Oh ye of little faith...

LOL- that almost made me start to sing XMAS Carols, almost, but not quite.:D

[irishunclebill]

Someboy doesn't like Bo.

Compton has officially de-committed Nebraska and despite having an Official Visit scheduled for 1/11 in Lincoln, Will is hinting that he will make a final decision soon between 2 schools that are not Nebraska. Before it starts again, ND is not one of them either, and is not in the picture here. Compton is down to Illinois & Mizzou. I have to believe that this kid is way too smart to have fallen Zook, Line, and Sinker for Illinois, and a few of his ex-Husker recruit pals have already made it to Mizzou. Hoping that this is already a done deal, and Compton is on his way back home to Mizzou.

[The New Louis]

the hits just keep on coming. This comes after they lost 5* JC DE Simi Kuli. talked about gettin F'ed in the A

[irishunclebill]

the hits just keep on coming. This comes after they lost 5* JC DE Simi Kuli. talked about gettin F'ed in the A

Not a very auspicious start for Bo. I'm not surprised that he could not keep TRob who had already de-committed pre-Bo, but Compton is another story. Bo met with Compton face to face last weekend, and Compton's reaction is to make his de-commit official, and remember this is a kid who wants to play Defense in college, Bo's calling card. Bo may not be too adept at this recruiting game, could be the reason why it took so long for him to get a HC gig, or these latest defections are just symptomatic of how bad the situation was in Lincoln.

[tissue]

There is a thread on the 4hl about a new offer. Could it be for Compton and if so why? We are set at linebacker but the staff evidently might know something we may not

[stew654]

Wonder if this means a transfer or if we lost out on another lb. Maybe charlie just wanted one of his all day tough guys who get nd?

[Svoboda]

Offered per Scout and Rivals.

[dankus]

There is a thread on the 4hl about a new offer. Could it be for Compton and if so why? We are set at linebacker but the staff evidently might know something we may not


He was offered as a fullback but he will get looks on defense.

[Coyote King]

So, IUB said he would commit on the spot a month or so ago, are we still expecting that? Any other word on the mystery DB we offered?

[stew654]

Scout says Compton may visit ND the weekend of Jan. 18 would expect a commit then :)

[NDgrandson]

Offered per Scout and Rivals.

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[irishunclebill]

Changed Compton's tag to Athlete. Offer is as a fullback, but he will also have opportunity to play defense. This offer probably has nothing to do with any transfers or other LB's, it is more likely a signal that ND will no longer pursue GRob.

[tissue]

dam i would much rather have grob but oh well

[irishunclebill]

Profile Updated & Picture Added.

Compton is still a Nebraska Soft Verbal, but has been looking around since Callahan was fired. He is actually supposed to take a visit to Lincoln this Saturday. The first clue as to how much of a lock this is, or is not, for ND will be determined by whether he still visits NU. He is supposed to visit ND on 1/18. He is also still considering Illinois & Missouri. I'm not sure Compton is the shoo-in for ND that he would have been a few months ago. On the other hand CW must feel pretty good about him, otherwise why bother to offer at this late date.

[irishunclebill]

If Compton accepts the offer, it also would probably eliminate any chance of a late offer for Jonas Gray's buddy, Kenny Demens.

[NDgrandson]

Anyone see what he did in his All Star game? The offer came like the next day so I wonder if that played a part in it.

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LOL random boda pop up.

[Jstehly5511]

Luke Schmidt is not transferring, right? I mean I am assuming when they offered Compton as an Offensive player, they mean Fullback.

[Pete]

Luke Schmidt is not transferring, right? I mean I am assuming when they offered Compton as an Offensive player, they mean Fullback.

Correct, Schmidt is staying at ND, and you are right that Compton is offered as a fullback. I have read that he will get a chance at playing linebacker though.

[irishziggy]

Luke Schmidt is not transferring, right? I mean I am assuming when they offered Compton as an Offensive player, they mean Fullback.

i read that someone with a blog reported that Schmidt and McNeil are both enrolled and ready to go for the spring semester.

[daytonirish]

This certainly is an interesting development so late in the recruiting stage.

[paddyman]

i read that someone with a blog reported that Schmidt and McNeil are both enrolled and ready to go for the spring semester.

http://http://apps.nd.edu/webdirectory/directory.cfm?specificity=contains&cn=Luke+Schmidt (http://apps.nd.edu/webdirectory/directory.cfm?specificity=contains&cn=Luke+Schmidt)
The student directory says so.

[GoldenShower]

Awhile ago it was mentioned how Knox would be the next in-line RB who would get a scholarship but only if Cyrus Gray did not pan out. Is it safe to say that with ND recruiting him as either a FB or a ILB that ND does not like their chances with Gray or perhaps Knox did not return with a good enough SAT.

[paisan78]

FWIW, Mike Farrell supposedly said on Rivals Radio this morning that Cyrus Gray is Irish. I have been unable to confirm, but that is floating around out there. We'll see.

[NDisNCin2010]

FWIW, Mike Farrell supposedly said on Rivals Radio this morning that Cyrus Gray is Irish. I have been unable to confirm, but that is floating around out there. We'll see.

maybe Demps going to Florida has something to do with this Gray news?...Demps, listed as an ATH, is fast as hell and commited to UF yesterday/day before per ESPN, was quoted as saying he was gonna play RB at UF.

(meyer prolly has him already penned in at the 2 deep at CB but the kid dont know it yet, if prior UM history is any indicator of future plans for recruits :))

[IrishCalves]

FWIW, Mike Farrell supposedly said on Rivals Radio this morning that Cyrus Gray is Irish. I have been unable to confirm, but that is floating around out there. We'll see.

And here I was starting to think we had a better shot at him. It was fun while it lasted; thanks for the kiss-o-death Mike.

[NDisNCin2010]

And here I was starting to think we had a better shot at him. It was fun while it lasted; thanks for the kiss-o-death Mike.


LOL..dont know who jinx us more Mike Farrell or T Prister (G Little from last year--idiot couldnt keep his mouth shut!-i will go to the grave thinking he cost us G Little)

[The New Louis]

prister is the jinx

[ND Fanatic]

LOL..dont know who jinx us more Mike Farrell or T Prister (G Little from last year--idiot couldnt keep his mouth shut!-i will go to the grave thinking he cost us G Little)

Let him go NDisNC, if we get him, we probably don't get B. Smith. I think we did alright in the deal.

[NDisNCin2010]

Let him go NDisNC, if we get him, we probably don't get B. Smith. I think we did alright in the deal.

hmm...now that you put it that way...PRISTER's the MAN! ;)

[The New Louis]

prister is a slut

[HeavenKnows]

For some reason, I hope we get Will Compton. He was offered a scholarhsip to play football at some other institution. I just don't remember which one.

[IrishGrizz]

I like the positive ju ju IUB brought to the thread with the new pic of Will in the ND hoody - gives off good vibes.:cool:

[NDGirlzRock]

Regardless of what everyone else has to say about Compton.....I think that he is a perfect candidate for this class. Lunch pail...hard working...and loves ND!!! I for one think that he is an awesome addition to this class. I hope he takes the offer!!! Congrats Will....just remember that you are not just choosing for the next 4 or 5 years....you are making the choice of your lifetime...!!!

[irishziggy]

Regardless of what everyone else has to say about Compton.....I think that he is a perfect candidate for this class. Lunch pail...hard working...and loves ND!!! I for one think that he is an awesome addition to this class. I hope he takes the offer!!! Congrats Will....just remember that you are not just choosing for the next 4 or 5 years....you are making the choice of your lifetime...!!!


ndgirlz, how bout the eating of the bra?

[IrishGrizz]

ndgirlz, how bout the eating of the bra?

When and where, and for We in idaho -- web cam???:D

[Akron Irish]

ndgirlz, how bout the eating of the bra?

There better be a webcam. Or some circulating photos or something. I'm tired of all the talk.

[irishunclebill]

It may be just BS coming from a NU recruiting site that is obviously not fond of ND this year, but Compton's quotes in the article do not sound like he is that thrilled with the prospect of playing FB. Also, he allegedly said that his Top 3 are NU, Mizzou, and Illinois, and that he is just considering the ND offer. The clue to whether that last part is BS will be if Compton goes ahead and makes his ND visit. He has been to South Bend a few times, so there would be no reason for him to take an Official Visit here unless he was really interested in the Offer. If he takes the ND visit, the Irish are in the ballgame here, if he does not, it will simply be a matter of offering too late.

[SoCalDomer]

one season following recruiting closely and i'm as cynical as an 80-year-old living on social security and medicare.

NSD can't come soon enough.

[IrishGrizz]

There better be a webcam. Or some circulating photos or something. I'm tired of all the talk.

AI, you have got post more often w that picture. :eek:

That was a thing of beauty.

[NDIRISH44]

AI, you have got post more often w that picture. :eek:

That was a thing of beauty.

brooke burke is so $

[Jstehly5511]

From reading that article on scout, it does not sound great for ND's chances. I would post more on this to plea my case, but IUB already stated my reasoning.

[ND Fanatic]

I really can't blame him if he doesn't want to come to ND as a FB. The FB position in the NFL is a dying position and if he has any aspirations of playing on sundays, then coming to ND does him no good.
I also think that his affer came a little too late, I think if we offer towards the end of Nov. we would have a much better shot, I just don't see him ending up at ND.

[jonesman]

I say let him try out for LB. This position has the least depth on the entire team. There are currently not two guys on the roster who we feel comfortable with. Crum will start and then it is a crap shoot. Most likely Toryan, but then who will back them up. Nobody has a clue. One more LB never hurts.

[Akron Irish]

AI, you have got post more often w that picture. :eek:

That was a thing of beauty.

I'm way too into BB.

[irishjay]

AI how do you get into her fan club?

[Akron Irish]

AI how do you get into her fan club?

http://www.brookeburke.com/

I should be the president. Poor Will Compton, his thread's been jacked.

[RichardRiot]

I say let him try out for LB. This position has the least depth on the entire team. There are currently not two guys on the roster who we feel comfortable with..

1)Crum
2)B Smith
3)Neal

Do you mean ILB??

[fighting doug]

Compton's video is impressive, he has great closing speed and you can't piss that away at FB. He needs to play LB.

[IrishGrizz]

http://www.brookeburke.com/

I should be the president. Poor Will Compton, his thread's been jacked.

Man, that is beautiful.

I don't know if I have ever read anything you have typed. I'm too busy drooling here in the cold SW idaho.

Now back to Compton- wonder how much he wants to come to ND vs how much he wants to be guaranteed a shot playing LB.

Someone ought to tell him the story about Corey Hall. He was a walk on at BSU from instate. Started last 3 years, was WAC Defensive player of the year, honorable mention AA, and drafted by the packers at FB. He starts again this weekend in the NFC Championship game as a rookie. AT FB. It can work. ;)

[Sureal]

I would like to see him at FB. You would wonder what a bulldozer at FB with some type of running skills would do at ND. We seen a big back in action can you imagine a Culver, Bettis tandem again in this offense? Now I haven't seen Schmidt play and Schwap answered my questions regarding him. :(

So some depth at that position would be nice.

[jonesman]

Richard,
I am talking ILB. I know we are developing talent and depth at OLB. The biggest talent issue on the team is at ILB. If Crum had not come back for a 5th, I am not sure who we would have starting. In a 3-4 defense, you need stud ILB's. This is because the front 4 can get bottled up so easy on sweeps. This requires a team to have fast flowing ILB's who can close on these plays.

[IrishGrizz]

Richard,
I am talking ILB. I know we are developing talent and depth at OLB. The biggest talent issue on the team is at ILB. If Crum had not come back for a 5th, I am not sure who we would have starting. In a 3-4 defense, you need stud ILB's. This is because the front 4 can get bottled up so easy on sweeps. This requires a team to have fast flowing ILB's who can close on these plays.

And big & strong enough to fight off the center and guards...

[notredomer23]

He is announcing Tuesday...

[irishziggy]

who are his final 3?

[tissue]

Missiori Illinois Nebraska

[irishunclebill]

Time to scratch Compton, no Brian Smith here, as the offer was too late and for the wrong position. Will is likely to join his buddy Gabbert at Mizzou on Tuesday. The difference between Smith & Compton is that even though Compton was a huge fan of ND, he did not have the legacy pull that Brian Smith had, and that was enough of a difference for Compton to say no thanks to ND despite the fact that Notre Dame was his favorite school coming in.

[HTIRISH]

Anyone hear what his status is? I am new to this site but read on Scout.com he is having a press conference today to announce.

Thanks!

[The Jester]

He'll probably end up at Mizzou, though the Nebraska fanbase seems to be confident about him. Either way, Notre Dame is out of the running. He'd rather play linebacker than fullback, and I don't think anyone can blame him.

[HTIRISH]

I was just holding out hope. With a 4.5 forty he could be very valuable on either side.

[SoCalDomer]

----> http://www.goldhelmet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1998&page=11

:)

[irishunclebill]

In somewhat of a surprise, Compton re-affirmed his committment to Nebraska. Chalk one up for Bo Pelini. In the end Will decided that playing for a well respected Defensive minded coach like Pelini was the best decision for his future. What that also probably means is that even if ND had offered Compton sooner, as long as the offer was to play FB instead of LB, that Compton would still have turned down the Irish offer. In this case the opportunity to play his favorite position trumped an offer from his favorite school. Can't really blame him for that as Compton is likely to be a pretty solid LB for the Huskers in the years to come.

[Irish93]

http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/457431.html

•Will Compton, a linebacker out of North County High in Bonne Terre, Mo., ended up re-committing to Nebraska on Tuesday. Compton, listed by Rivals as the No. 2 player in Missouri, pledged to Nebraska early on, then reopened his recruitment after Nebraska canned Bill Callahan.

[irishunclebill]

LOI to Nebraska.