‘Sky’s the limit’ for Cowboys’ Leighton Vander Esch - Kevin Patra, NFL.com
Rookie Leighton Vander Esch’s play is gathering notice around the league.
The rising star in Dallas, however, is linebacker rookie Leighton Vander Esch. The first-round pick stood out once again, filling the stat sheet, gobbling up eight tackles, three passes defensed, one QB hit and an interception. The INT marked the first time in five seasons a Cowboys linebacker had interceptions in back-to-back games.
”It was right place at the right time,” the modest rookie said of the pick after the win, via the team’s official website.