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- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Def Interceptions | Fumbles | Tackles | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Int | Yds | IntTD | Lng | PD | FF | Fmb | FR | Yds | FRTD | Sk | Comb | Solo | Ast | TFL | QBHits | Sfty | AV | Awards |
| 2018* | 22 | DAL | RLB | 55 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 56 | 0 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 140 | 102 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 11 | AP2, PB | |
| 2019 | 23 | DAL | RLB | 55 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 72 | 43 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| 2020 | 24 | DAL | MLB | 55 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 60 | 32 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||||||
| 2021 | 25 | DAL | RLB | 55 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 77 | 48 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 8 | ||
| 2022 | 26 | DAL | LB | 55 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 90 | 54 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 7 | ||
| 2023 | 27 | DAL | LB | 55 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Career | 69 | 63 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 452 | 288 | 164 | 12 | 5 | 36 | ||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Leighton Vander Esch?
Leighton Vander Esch is 27 years old.
When was Leighton Vander Esch born?
Leighton Vander Esch was born on February 8, 1996.
Where was Leighton Vander Esch born?
Leighton Vander Esch was born in Riggins, ID.
How tall is Leighton Vander Esch?
Leighton Vander Esch is 6-4 (193 cm) tall.
How much does Leighton Vander Esch weigh?
Leighton Vander Esch weighs 256 lbs (116 kg).
How many games does Leighton Vander Esch play?
Leighton Vander Esch has played 3 games this season and 69 games over his career.
How many sacks does Leighton Vander Esch have?
Leighton Vander Esch has 0.0 sacks this season and 3.5 sacks over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Leighton Vander Esch won?
Leighton Vander Esch has never won a Super Bowl.
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