Leighton Vander Esch

#55 · Linebacker

Bio

Leighton Vander Esch is a linebacker, in his 6th NFL season. He was born on August 2, 1996 in Riggins, ID, stands 6' 4" and weighs 256 lbs. He played college football at Boise State and was drafted in 2018 (round 1, pick 19) by the Dallas Cowboys. This season: 296 solo tackles, 3.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 3 interceptions.

Born: 8/2/1996
Age: 30
Birthplace: Riggins, ID
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 256 lbs
College: Boise State
Draft: 2018: Rd 1, Pk 19 (DAL)
Experience: 6th Season
Status: Inactive

This season

Solo Tackles296
Sacks3.5
Forced Fumbles3
Interceptions3

Career defense

Season	Team	GP	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	FF	FR	YDS	INT	INT YDS	AVG	LNG	PD	STF	STFYDS
2023	DAL	6	30	17	13	0	0	1	11	0	0	0.0	0	0	3.5	2
2022	DAL	14	90	54	36	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	1	6	5
2021	DAL	17	77	48	29	1	0	0	0	1	7	7.0	1	2	7.5	6
2020	DAL	10	60	32	28	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	1	1
2019	DAL	9	72	43	29	0.5	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	3	4	8
2018	DAL	16	140	102	38	0	0	0	0	2	56	28.0	28	7	3	6

Career scoring

Season	Team	GP	PASS	RUSH	REC	RET	TD	2PT	PAT	FG	PTS
2023	DAL	6	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	6