Tom Compton was drafted No. 193 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft out of South Dakota. 124 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 23 · #193 overall
Tom Compton South Dakota Draft
Tom Compton was drafted No. 193 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft out of South Dakota. 124 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #193
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 124
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 221st at South Dakota
The pick
How Tom Compton came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 313 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 130 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
124 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 124
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 221st among South Dakota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 732% of career value
- Final season
- 202210 years after the draft
Around pick 193
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Compton.
Ohio State
Mississippi State
Iowa
Purdue
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Compton in the 2012 NFL Draft
Tom Compton is a Offensive tackle out of South Dakota selected No. 193 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft. 124 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value South Dakota has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Tom Compton drafted?
Tom Compton was selected No. 193 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/tom-compton.
What college did Tom Compton play for?
Tom Compton played college football at South Dakota in the Great West. See every South Dakota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-dakota-coyotes.
How did Tom Compton's NFL career turn out?
124 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/tom-compton.