On February 8, 1996, Leighton Vander Esch, a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, was born. He played collegiate football at Boise State before being drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

In Riggins, Idaho, Vander Esch was born and nurtured. He is of Dutch descent. He went to Salmon River High School in Riggins, where he played basketball, track, and eight-man football. His graduating class in 2014 consisted of eleven persons.

Vander Esch played quarterback and middle linebacker in football. As a senior, he completed 121 of 199 passes (60.8 percent), totaling 2,155 yards and 28 passing touchdowns while throwing only one interception.

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Contract

Leighton Vander Esch committed to a one-year, $2,000,000 deal with the Dallas Cowboys, which included a $500,000 signing bonus, $1,750,000 in guaranteed money, and a $2,000,000 average annual salary. With a $2,000,000 cap hit and a $1,750,000 dead cap value in 2022, Vander Esch will earn a basic salary of $1,250,000, a signing bonus of $500,000, and a roster bonus of $250,000.

Salary per year

Leighton Vander Esch earns $2,000,000 per year.

Net worth

Leighton Vander Esch’s net worth is estimated to be $8 million dollars.