Scouting Report
One of two individuals who made the move from defensive to offensive line during the spring to help shore up Miami's depth ... a walk-on who entered the spring with no prior experience as an offensive lineman ... is eager to learn and showed progress in the spring while working at guard.

2005 Season
Saw action in three games on the defensive line ... made first career tackle in win over Buffalo (Nov. 5).

2004 Season
Did not see action.

Prior to Miami
Originally signed with Tennessee-Martin out of high school, joining the program in 2004 ... earned two varsity letters at St. Xavier H.S. ... helped the Bombers to an undefeated regular season and state runner-up finish as a junior ... an all-Greater Catholic League selection ... totaled 64 tackles and seven quarterback sacks as a defensive end for the Bombers during his senior year ... selected to compete in the prestigious East/West All-Star game ... coached by Steve Rasso ... member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society.

Personal
Son of Tom and RoseMary Compton ... 21 years old ... a marketing major.