Leighton Vander Esch

Leighton Vander Esch
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Vander Esch with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020
No. 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-02-08) February 8, 1996 (age 28)
Riggins, Idaho, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Salmon River (Riggins)
College:Boise State (2014–2017)
NFL draft:2018 / round: 1 / pick: 19
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:469
Sacks:3.5
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:13
Interceptions:3
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leighton Vander Esch (born February 8, 1996) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos, and was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. He spent six seasons with the team, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in his rookie season before neck injuries prematurely ended his playing career.