Leighton Vander Esch did what many expected Sunday — accomplish feats that most 256-pound athletes can only dream about.
The former Boise State linebacker was seen as a potential star of the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, and he did not disappoint.
Vander Esch ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds, a solid time for one of the bigger linebackers on hand, and put up some impressive marks in the jumps. His 39.5-inch vertical was tied for second-best among the 21 who did the drill, and his 124-inch broad jump was tied for fifth.
Leighton Vander Esch 40-yard dash: 4.