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Gary Compton is an American former professional football wide receiver and linebacker in the Arena Football League (AFL) and briefly in the National Football League (NFL) and World League of American Football (WLAF). Compton played college football at East Texas State from 1987 to 1990 where he was an All-Conference and All-American wide receiver as well as a Harlon Hill Award candidate. He is the all-time leading career receiver for the East Texas A&M Football program.