Surrounded by NFL general managers, coaches and former five-star recruits, Leighton Vander Esch couldn’t help but think about how even the most unlikely dreams come true.
The former Boise State linebacker, who grew up in Riggins with hopes of playing in the NFL, wasn’t just part of the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He was one of the stars.
“I remember the first time I knew what the combine was how amazing it would be to be a part of it,” Vander Esch said. “The best part was being there, meeting everyone from all these teams, just thinking ‘whoa, this is crazy.