Leighton Vander Esch and wife Madalynn Tucker married on 16 July 2019. Leighton started dating Madalynn when they were in college.
Both Esch and Tucker hail from Riggins, Idaho. It is where their relationship started.
Vander Esch is a professional who plays as the linebacker for the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted as the 19th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft by the Cowboys. He is currently playing in his 5th season in the NFL.
During his short career, he has already been to one pro bowl and was selected in the second team all-pro in 2018, on top of being an All-Rookie team member.
His sweetheart Madalynn is also an athlete, as she used to play basketball in her college as a guard.
Leighton Vander Esch Wife
Leighton Vander Esch wife Madalynn Tucker is a Rodeo. Madalynn was also a basketball player in her college as she used to play as a guard.
Tucker is a professional Rodeo and often calls herself a Horse girl. Rodeo is a sport where men and women ride horses and show various skills for a set time. There are many pictures of Tucker riding a horse or casually petting one on her Instagram, as well as her husband's Instagram.
Tucker gained a considerable following and prominence after her relationship with Esch became public.
Born in Riggins, Idaho, to parents Levi Tucker and Abigail Tucker, she completed her early education in Riggins itself.
Madalynn is the eldest of the three kids of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker. Maddy, as she is affectionately known, has a younger brother Jimmy and a little sister Audrey Faith.
Maddy is also very fond of hunting and often shares her hunting experiences with her followers on her Instagram.
Tucker celebrates her birthday on June 14. Leighton regularly posts sweet birthday posts with lovely pictures and adorable captions to wish his sweetheart on her special day.
Leighton And Madalynn Began Dating In College
Leighton and Maddy started their relationship when they were still in high school. The two have been together since their early years.
Since both of them hail from Riggins, Idaho, a small town, it helped them get to know each other.
They both attended their high school at the Salmon River high school in Riggins, Idaho.
Vander Esch Proposed To His Sweetheart On July 5, 2018
Vander Esch proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Maddy, on July 5, 2018, with a beautiful diamond ring.
Maddy was delighted to have been proposed to by the man of her dreams, as she captioned on her post that she said 'Yes' to him. The two had their engagement at a riverside.
Leighton had decorated the place with flowers in the pathway to the riverside, where he proposed to her.
The very next year, on July 16, 2019, the two lovebirds held their wedding. Maddy looked stunning in her white bridal gown, while Leighton looked smart and dashing in his black suit.
The Couple Resides In Dallas
Maddy and Leighton reside in Dallas, Texas, as he is with the Cowboys. The couple has two pet dogs in their family.
The pet dogs are named Thor and Scout. They often post pictures with their dogs via their Instagram.
Maddy also regularly visits the Cowboys stadium to watch her hubby play. Apart from that, the couple is seen enjoying themselves on vacation and free time in different locations.
Leighton Vander Esch Family Life
Leighton Vander Esch family has its roots back in Nederlands. He grew up in a family of 6 with four siblings.
He has three elder sisters, Christon, Morgan, and Shannon, and a younger brother Jason.
Leighton was born to his father, Darwin Vander Esch, and his mother, Sandy Vander Esch, in Riggins, Idaho, a small town with a population of just 383.
Leighton Vander Esch Parents
Vander Esch's parents Darwin and Sandy, are from Riggins, Idaho. Darwin and Sandy have been married for 38 years.
They successfully raised their five children in a small town.
Darwin and Sandy still reside in their house in Riggins. Darwin is a professional hunting guide. Since he closely follows his son's career, he is keen on football.
Darwin and his wife often travel to their son's games to cheer for him and show their support. Their home in Riggins is filled with Leighton's footballing equipment from his college team and his Dallas Cowboys items as part of memorabilia.
The Vander Esch family is very fond of hunting and outdoor activities. Leighton's father has a family bus named 'Vander Esch Express,' which he has decorated with his son's football team colors.
