Dalton Risner
 Risner at 2018 Big 12 Media Days | |||||
| Personal information | |||||
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| Born: | July 13, 1995 Branson, Missouri, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 312 lb (142 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Wiggins (Wiggins, Colorado) | ||||
| College: | Kansas State (2014–2018) | ||||
| Position: | Guard | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
Dalton William Risner (born July 13, 1995) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats. Risner was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.
Early years[edit]
Risner attended Wiggins High School in Wiggins, Colorado.[1]
College career[edit]
Risner played for the Kansas State University Wildcats from 2014 to 2018.[2][3] During his career, he started 50 of 51 games. As a senior, he was named an All-American by numerous publications.[4]
Professional career[edit]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+3⁄4 in (1.95 m) |
312 lb (142 kg) |
34 in (0.86 m) |
10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) |
5.30 s | 1.86 s | 3.10 s | 4.52 s | 7.69 s | 28.5 in (0.72 m) |
9 ft 2 in (2.79 m) |
23 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[5][6] | ||||||||||||
Denver Broncos[edit]
Risner was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round (41st overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[7]
Risner was named the starting left guard as a rookie and held the spot for the next four seasons, missing four total games due to injury.
On January 3, 2023, Risner was placed on injured reserve with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow.[8]
Minnesota Vikings[edit]
On September 19, 2023, Risner was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.[9] He was named the starting left guard for the remainder of the season in Week 7. On March 13, 2024, he became an unrestricted free agent.[10]
Personal life[edit]
Risner created his own non-profit organization called the RisnerUp Foundation.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ For Wiggins native Dalton Risner, being drafted by Broncos would be a “blessing”
- ^ All-American Dalton Risner credits new Oklahoma State coach Charlie Dickey on and off the field
- ^ ‘FOOTBALL WILL END’
- ^ Risner Earns Multiple All-America Honors
- ^ "Dalton Risner Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ "2019 Draft Scout Dalton Risner, Kansas State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 26, 2019). "Broncos select OL Dalton Risner, QB Drew Lock with back-to-back second-round picks". DenverBroncos.com.
- ^ "Dalton Risner has partial UCL tear, won't require surgery". nbcsports.com. January 3, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "Vikings Sign Former Broncos Guard Dalton Risner". Vikings.com. September 19, 2023.
- ^ "Vikings 2024 Free Agency Tracker". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Ackerman, Jon (November 5, 2021). "MAGAZINE: Denver Broncos Offensive Lineman Dalton Risner Has Faith Up His Sleeves". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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