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Former Boise State teammate isn’t surprised by Leighton Vander Esch: ‘He’s an animal.’

Count Durrant Miles among those who aren’t surprised to see Leighton Vander Esch shine in his rookie season with the Dallas Cowboys.

Miles, a defensive end, played with Vander Esch for three seasons on Boise State’s defense.

“I had all the confidence in the world in Leighton,” said Miles, who was in Fort Worth to take part in the College Gridiron Showcase at McNair Stadium this week.

“On the field, he’s an animal. I knew it was going to carry over to the next level. It was expected. Leighton holds himself to that.