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Leighton Vander Esch

OLB • #55
Dallas Cowboys
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Player Info

  • Height
    6-4
  • Weight
    255
  • Arms
    33 7/8
  • Hands
    9 3/4
  • Experience
    3
  • College
    Boise State
  • Age
    24
    Born 02/08/1996
  • Hometown

Related Content - Articles

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Eagles 37-10. (Cooper Neill via AP)
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Predicting each NFC team's MVP in 2020: Vander Esch defines Dallas

Will the Cowboys' season be defined by a linebacker? Is Calvin Ridley about to take the torch from Julio Jones in Atlanta? Can the Seahawks let Russell Wilson be great? Dan Hanzus predicts each NFC team's MVP for the 2020 season.
2020 NFL season: Key homegrown player for each NFC team
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2020 NFL season: Key homegrown player for each NFC team

Gregg Rosenthal looks at one key homegrown player on each NFC team who could make a BIG difference in 2020. Can Leighton Vander Esch stay healthy? Will Dwayne Haskins make the leap?
2020 All-Under-25 Team: Patrick Mahomes heads NFL's rising stars
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2020 All-Under-25 Team: Patrick Mahomes heads NFL's rising stars

Who are the NFL's rising stars? Marc Sessler identifies the league's best young talent with his All-Under-25 Team. Check out who made the cut at each position.

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Detroit. The Bills defeated the Lions, 24-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
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Bucky, D.J. identify top players returning from injury to watch in 2020

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah identify top players returning from injury to watch in 2020.
Slater's top takeaways from Vander Esch's first offseason interview
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Slater's top takeaways from Vander Esch's first offseason interview

NFL Network's Jane Slater's top takeaways from Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's first offseason interview.
Cowboys vs Lions highlights | Week 11
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Cowboys vs Lions highlights | Week 11

Watch highlights from the Week 11 game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions.
Packers vs. Cowboys highlights | Week 5
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Packers vs. Cowboys highlights | Week 5

Watch highlights from the Week 5 games between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys.
Next Gen Stats: Who had the highest tackle rate in 2018?
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Next Gen Stats: Who had the highest tackle rate in 2018?

Next Gen Stats looks at which players had the highest tackle rate in the 2018 season.
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch reflects on his rookie season

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch reflects on his rookie season.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch donates weight room to his former high school
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch donates weight room to his former high school

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch donates to his former high school to renovate their weight room.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's top 10 plays | 2018 season
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's top 10 plays | 2018 season

Watch Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's top 10 plays from the 2018 season.
Leighton Vander Esch reacts to first Pro Bowl experiences
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Leighton Vander Esch reacts to first Pro Bowl experiences

NFL Network's Omar Ruiz goes 1-on-1 with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch to react to his first Pro Bowl experience.
Slater: How the Cowboys are game planning defensively for Chris Carson
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Slater: How the Cowboys are game planning defensively for Chris Carson

NFL Network's Jane Slater discusses how the Dallas Cowboys are game planning defensively for Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson.
NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal spotlights the matchup to watch for in Seattle Seahawks-Dallas Cowboys
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NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal spotlights the matchup to watch for in Seattle Seahawks-Dallas Cowboys

NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal reveals which matchup he's looking forward to watching in the playoff showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys.
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Every Leighton Vander Esch tackle vs. Bucs | Week 16

Watch every tackle made by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch in his team's win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16.
NFL Network's Jane Slater: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee is healthy but doesn't want to take snaps from Leighton Vander Esc
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NFL Network's Jane Slater: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee is healthy but doesn't want to take snaps from Leighton Vander Esc

NFL Network's Jane Slater has the latest on Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee and why Lee won't be playing in Week 16.
Billick: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and Co. have made Dallas' defense 'top five'
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Billick: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and Co. have made Dallas' defense 'top five'

NFL Network's Brian Billick breaks down how linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has improved the Dallas Cowboys defense.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee could return Week 15
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NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee could return Week 15

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has the latest on what the return of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee, means for linebacker Leighton Vander Esch.
Cowboys' best defensive plays | Week 13
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Cowboys' best defensive plays | Week 13

Watch the best defensive plays from Dallas Cowboys in Week 13 vs the New Orleans Saints.
Zeke on Cooper's impact: He 'opens up the offense'
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Zeke on Cooper's impact: He 'opens up the offense'

Leighton Vander Esch and Ezekiel Elliott join the "Thursday Night Football" set to discusses the Cowboys win against the Cowboys.
NFL-N-Motion: Why Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will feast vs. Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving
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NFL-N-Motion: Why Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will feast vs. Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving

NFL Network's Shaun O'Hara breaks down Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and why he's poised for a big day against the Washington Redskins in Week 12.
Cowboys vs. Falcons highlights | Week 11
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Cowboys vs. Falcons highlights | Week 11

Watch the game highlights from the Dallas Cowboys vs the Atlanta Falcons for Week 11 of the 2018 season.
Vander Esch snags INT off pass deflected by Ridley
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Vander Esch snags INT off pass deflected by Ridley

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch intercepts Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan pass intended for wide receiver Calvin Ridley.
Leighton Vander Esch halts crucial Eagles screen pass
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Leighton Vander Esch halts crucial Eagles screen pass

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch halts crucial Eagles screen pass.
Vander Esch picks off Wentz on perfect read
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Vander Esch picks off Wentz on perfect read

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch picks off Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz on a perfect read.
Vander Esch comes up with crucial third-down stop
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Vander Esch comes up with crucial third-down stop

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch comes up with a crucial third-down stop.