Boise State numerical roster countdown 2016: Day 38, Leighton Vander Esch

Brian Losness-USA TODAY SportsHi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to work we go. With only 38 days left to go until we can finally breathe again we have Leighton Vander Esch to profile.

#38, Leighton Vander Esch, RS Sophomore, LB

Height: 6’ 4”

Weight: 236 lbs (+14)

High School: Salmon River HS, Riggins, Idaho

How'd he get to the Blue™?

Traveling the road that some fan-favorite Broncos have also endured. Walking on to the team to eventually earn a scholarship. And, boy howdy, that is a thing that seems to work for the local kids.

Mr. Vander Esch was a stud three sport athlete while in high school excelling in football, basketball, and track & field. In high school he helped the Salmon River HS net state titles…