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Leighton Vander Esch plays as a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys selected him in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Where did Leighton Vander Esch go to college?

Although he did not receive a sports scholarship to join the football program at Boise State University, he established himself in his junior year and started all 16 games as a weak-side linebacker.

Did play Leighton Vander Esch college football?

In his breakthrough campaign, he recorded 141 tackles, which ranked seventh in the FBS, four sacks, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles. His impressive performances earned him the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year award.

Vander Esch decided to join the 2018 NFL Draft rather than continue playing for the Broncos as a senior. He had racked up 188 tackles, five sacks, and three interceptions throughout the course of his collegiate career.

Vander Esch participated in the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine where he completed his drills with impressive stats.

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