Retirements are always emotional. Players come into the side as rookies, they learn, grow, and achieve success. Then one fine day, they have to retire. There are certain enigmas that fans absolutely adore and wish they never left the sport. Currently, one of the NFL’s famous linebackers has decided to step away from the game. This wide-necked six-footer linebacker was one of the best in the business.

Will Compton, the linebacker who played in the league for close to 10 years is retiring. The former Las Vegas Raiders LB realized now is the best time to walk away from the game. It’s a wise decision given that Compton’s last few years saw him changing teams regularly. The LB with 358 total career tackles was eyeing a pick with the Atlanta Falcons. However, that move never came into execution. Will Compton released a hilarious, and rather NSFW video confirming his retirement.

Will Compton decided to call it a day with the NFL

From Nebraska to serving 10 years in the NFL. The defensive player has decided to move on from the game. His career that began in 2013 saw him playing for the Washington Commanders, Tennesse Titans, and New Orleans Saints. Then moving on to Oakland Raiders and finally Las Vegas Raiders.

The linebacker confirmed his retirement with a tweet. “After 9, arguably 10, years in the NFL – I am officially retiring I truly can’t put into words how grateful I am for this game and the people who have been on this journey with me,” He further added “Thank you all so much. See you in Canton, OH.” teasing a Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

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The “Bussin’ with the Boys” host who shut down a troll a couple of months ago was a beast during 2015 and 2016. During those prime years, Compton accounted for 96 and 106 tackles respectively. Now his fanbase is questioning whether the lineman deserves a HOF induction.

Is Will Compton a contender for HOF induction?

With the retirement of Will Compton taking immediate effect. There’s a small group of fans who are contemplating the LB’s probable HOF induction. From the outside, Compton’s career might seem ordinary. Perhaps a lucky one for someone who went undrafted and still went on to play for close to 10 years.

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However, there’s a small murmur that’s pushing for a HOF induction for the Raiders’ LB. The player had a decent career featuring in 92 games throughout his career and accounting for 210 solo tackles and 148 assisted ones. Being a defensive player, he made three interceptions and 12 long ones.

As the curtains close on an above-average career, Compton would keep fans entertained with his podcast show and continue to share hilarious anecdotes and other stories from his eventful career.

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