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Leighton Vander Esch • LB
Ht/Wt:6'4", 255 lbs.
Born:Feb 8, 1996 (28 yrs) in Riggins, ID
Hometown:Riggins, ID
College:Boise State
Experience:6 years
Drafted:Drafted by Dallas in 2018 (1/19).
Leighton Vander Esch
2023 Season Stats
G GS Solo Ast Sck SckYds Int IntYds IntTD FR TD
2023 5 5 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
On Pace 5 5 14 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
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Scouting Report
Was fantastically productive as a tackler and always around the ball. Got his share of sacks when rushing from his inside linebacker position. Was also superb when dropping back into pass coverage. Overall, he was usually very disruptive on defense. Had great size for an NFL linebacker, with very long arms and good explosiveness. Was agile and moved well laterally. Showed superb quickness and reactions. Unfortunately, neck injuries reduced his number of games played at the NFL level, and ultimately forced him into early retirement.
Long Range Potential: Star inside linebacker (when healthy).
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NFL Named to play in Pro Bowl 2018 (replacement)
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