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Dallas Cowboys Draft: Why Leighton Vander Esch is the future

If you’ve followed the Dallas Cowboys draft rumors this offseason, you have become familiar with the name Leighton Vander Esch. Or as he’s affectionately known by fans as “LVE”.

You’ll also know the Cowboys seemed to be really high on Vander Esch throughout the process and reports have even surfaced that Dallas viewed the former Boise State linebacker as ‘Brian Urlacher 2.0’. That comparison is likely why the Cowboys front office and coaching staff seemed extremely excited about their top selection.

So what can fans expect LVE to contribute this season and in the future?