Will Compton (June 30, 2007)

 
N2FL:  At what age did you start playing football?
 
W.C.:  6
 
N2FL:  What was your favorite college team growing up?
 
W.C.:  Notre Dame
 
N2FL:  Favorite NFL Team?
 
W.C.:  Dallas Cowboys
 
N2FL:  Do you try and idolize any specific player?
 
W.C.:  Ray Lewis and Chad Johnson
 
N2FL:  Any particular reason for the jersey number?
 
W.C.:  Coach gave it to me after him in high school.
 
N2FL:  When and who was your first scholarship offer?
 
W.C.:  Illinois, around May 15th.
 
N2FL:  How many scholarship offers do you currently have?
 
W.C.:  11 going on a couple more.
 
N2FL:  Is there a school that hasn't offered you that you would like to see do so?
 
W.C.:  Notre Dame
 
N2FL:  What are some of the considerations you have when deciding between schools?
 
W.C.:  Some of it is location, but playing time, my comfort level, coaches, and program.
 
N2FL:  Who are the schools currently on your list for consideration? Any leader(s)?
 
W.C.:  Illinois, Notre Dame, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Michigan State.
 
N2FL:  Who is currently recruiting you the hardest?
 
W.C.:  Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt and Michigan State.
 
N2FL:  What position would you prefer to play in college? Who is recruiting you to play where?
 
W.C.:  LB, everyone
 
N2FL:  Have you thought about who you might want to "officially visit"?
 
W.C.:  Nope
 
N2FL:  What are some of your playing strengths?
 
W.C.:  Aggressive style, Leader, Change of direction, Motor ability, and smart.
 
N2FL:  What are some things you would like to work on between now and college?
 
W.C.:  Everything in every area to be the best.
 
N2FL:  How do you feel about Redshirting?
 
W.C.:  I'll do it if needed, and plus it will just get me more ready.
 
N2FL:  Do you have a major in mind?
 
W.C.:  No
 
N2FL:  What are your goals for your senior season?
 
W.C.:  Playoffs
 
N2FL:  What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far?
 
W.C.:  "I told you everyone else would be on you now that we are."
 
N2FL:  Do you have a time frame as to when you would like to commit?
 
W.C.:  No farther than October, but it could be anytime.
 
N2FL:  Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending the same school?
 
W.C.:  Yes
 
N2FL:  Who has been the biggest influence in your life?
 
W.C.:  My parents.