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Washington Redskins Name Five Captains For 2016 Season

By Jacob Camenker

Nov 29, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half at FedEx Field. Washington Redskins won 20 - 14. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half at FedEx Field. Washington Redskins won 20 - 14. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Redskins inside linebacker Will Compton (51) shows emotion against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Redskins inside linebacker Will Compton (51) shows emotion against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

4. LB Will Compton

There is nothing like a good underdog story. In 2013, Will Compton went undrafted. As a rookie free agent out of West Virginia, he elected to sign with the Washington Redskins. Since then, he has developed into a very solid player and is a major part of the Redskins defense.

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Compton earned a starting job for the team last season and he did not disappoint. He posted career high numbers in tackles with 51 and passes defended with three. He also recorded a sack. This all came over the course of the season, but he only made nine starts. With a bigger role in his fourth year, there is no telling what he will be able to do.

Further than that, Compton has to have a chip on his shoulder because he was undrafted. All 32 teams passes on him and he probably brings that with him every time he steps onto the field. This is great for the team as it can teach players how to get motivated to play, but even better younger players can relate to him. Other late round picks on undrafted free agents like Anthony Lanier will see what Compton has done and maybe they will try to emulate the pro. Compton is a true professional and he definitely deserves the title of captain.

Next: 3. LT Trent Williams

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