Rivals · 2014 Class · LB · Leighton Vander Esch

Boise StateBoise State Broncos(2014-2017)

LeightonVander Esch

Riggins, IDSalmon River Jr-sr

Pos

HT / WT

6-4.25 / 256

Class

2018NFL Draft

FromBoise State

ToDallas

Round: 1
Pick: 19
Overall: 19

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Boise State

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117 mi

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Domestic violence charges against Leighton Vander Esch's father dropped in Idaho County

Nick Geddes4/2/25

Leighton Vander Esch returns a fumble for a touchdown versus Patriots

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones releases statement following Leighton Vander Esch's retirement

Nikki Chavanelle3/18/24

Former Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch to retire after six seasons

Nikki Chavanelle3/18/24

Measurements & Testing

Leighton Vander EschSalmon River Jr-sr

Top 300 LB AvgAvg. Last 3 Years

NFL Combine DraftedAvg. Last 3 Years

Weight

256

225

235

113.8%108.9%

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Latest News

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Domestic violence charges against Leighton Vander Esch's father dropped in Idaho County

Nick Geddes4/2/25

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones releases statement following Leighton Vander Esch's retirement

Nikki Chavanelle3/18/24

Former Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch to retire after six seasons

Nikki Chavanelle3/18/24

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