The world of professional sports is filled with fleeting romances, but some love stories are built to last. The journey of former American football linebacker Will Compton and his wife, Charo Compton, is a testament to a steady, growing partnership that has flourished from the sidelines of the NFL to the heart of Nashville.
From the Sidelines to the Altar: How Will Met Charo
Will Compton and Charo Bishop Compton first crossed paths in 2013 at a Monday Night Football game in Dallas. At the time, Will was a player for the Washington team, and Charo was a cheerleader for the same franchise. Their connection, however, truly sparked a year later in 2014 when they reconnected at a charity event named DC for Kids. Will initiated a conversation, and Charo followed up with the first direct message, setting their future in motion. They began dating in 2017.
Reflecting on their early meeting, Will shared on the For The Dads podcast a vivid memory of seeing Charo and other cheerleaders in casual yellow outfits at an away game in Dallas, a moment that stayed with him.
The Milestones of a Growing Family
The couple's relationship quickly moved through significant life chapters. Will proposed to Charo in early 2020, publicly referring to her as his "fiancée" in a Valentine's period Instagram post that also introduced their English Bulldog, Waffle.
They then tied the knot on 26 June 2021 in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Rainbow Ranch Lodge in Big Sky, Montana. The couple cherished deeply personal moments, like writing their own vows and seeing each other for the first time at the aisle.
Family life soon followed. Their first daughter, Cerulean Belle Compton, was born on 3 April 2022. Charo documented the challenging 48-hour labour and the baby's subsequent time in the NICU due to meconium in her lungs, reassuring everyone that their "tiny human" was strong. Their second daughter, Scottie Jolie Compton, joined the family on 11 November 2024. Will proudly announced her arrival, joking about surviving the hospital bed.
Life in Nashville: Business, Podcasts, and Parenting
Today, the Compton family has put down roots in Nashville, Tennessee. While Will has transitioned from the NFL to a successful media career as a co-host of the popular Bussin’ With The Boys podcast, Charo has built her own empire. The former cheerleader is now the owner and lead instructor of a Barre3 fitness studio in Nashville, establishing herself as a fitness entrepreneur.
Will has spoken emotionally about fatherhood, especially being a dad to girls. He shared on his podcast that a father is his daughter's first love and role model for what love should look like—a responsibility he holds dear.
The couple celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on 26 June 2025, exchanging heartfelt tributes on Instagram. Will praised Charo as an intentional partner and the "engine" for their family, while Charo expressed that "together" is her favourite place, whether in magnificent or mundane moments.
Profile Summary:
- Will Compton: Full name William Earl Compton III. Born 19 September 1989 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Former NFL linebacker (2013–2021), now podcaster and media personality.
- Charo Compton: Full name Charo Bishop Compton. Born 28 December 1987. Former Washington Football Team cheerleader, now owner of Barre3 Nashville, fitness instructor, and entrepreneur.
- Children: Two daughters: Cerulean Belle Compton (born April 2022) and Scottie Jolie Compton (born November 2024).
- Residence: Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
