LB-03/31 DC18

Leighton Vander Esch

Pos. LBCollege Boise StateHt. 6'4 ¼"Wt. 256
ProjectedRound 1
DraftedDallas Rd 1 Pick #192018
CurrentDAL
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at his position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro  ·  † Pro Bowl
74STARTER
YrTeamW-LTKLTFLPDSNP%USG
'18DAL10-6972776%74
'19DAL8-8411386%82
'20DAL6-1029168%68
'21DAL12-5434258%61
Rookie Contract21081272%71
'22DAL12-5474179%76
'23DAL12-514188%84
Career271131375%74
Special Teams
YrTeamST SNP%ST SNAPS
'18DAL43%181
'19DAL19%44
'20DAL15%40
'21DAL18%87
'22DAL14%55
'23DAL15%19
Career21%426
Size & Length
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2018 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'4 ¼"
6'4 ¼"
Avg
Good
Great
6'0"
6'1"
Frame profile.
Weight
256 lbs
256 lbs
Avg
Good
Great
230 lbs
235 lbs
Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.875"
33.875"
Avg
Good
Great
31"
32"
Length profile.
Hand Size
9.75"
9.75"
Avg
Good
Great
9"
10"
Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2018 draft class.
Better
Context

Speed & Explosion

40 Yard Dash
4.65 sec.
4.65 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
4.65
4.55
Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
39.5"
39.5"
Avg
Good
Great
33"
37"
Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
124"
124"
Avg
Good
Great
119"
122"
Explosiveness and leg strength.

Agility

10 Yard Split
N/A
Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.88 sec.
6.88 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
7.2
7
Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.15 sec.
4.15 sec.
Avg
Good
Great
4.39
4.29
Flexibility, burst, and balance.

Strength

Bench Press
20 reps
20 reps
Avg
Good
Great
18 reps
22 reps
Upper-body strength.
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Leighton Vander Esch leads all LBs from the 2018 draft class in career solo tackles.