Meet linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, the possible first-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys.
The Boise State inside linebacker participated in an NFL Draft Play Football Clinic with area junior high students Wednesday at the NFL Experience outside AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys draft 19th on Thursday.
"I don't know if there's a way to put it into words because it's what I've wanted to do my whole life, and now that it's finally here, a day away," Vander Esch said. "It's a tremendous amount of joy and I'm honored to be here.
"I've dreamed of this moment my whole life and now it's finally here and I get to experience it with my family and friends and coaches.