Cody Risien
Cody Lewis Risien (born March 22, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for 11 seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He is a 1975 graduate of Cy-Fair High School in Houston, Texas. He retired from Austin Commercial, a large commercial construction manager, in Austin, TX. Cody worked as a Sr. Project Manager for over 20 years prior to retiring.
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
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| Born: | March 22, 1957 Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight: | 290 lb (132 kg) |
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| High school: | Cy-Fair (Cypress, Texas) |
| College: | Texas A&M |
| NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 7 / Pick: 183 |
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Legacy
Cody was inducted into the Cleveland Browns Hall of Legends in 2010.
Risien blocked for four 1,000-yard rushers.
He was a part of five AFC Central Division titles (1980, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989)… He was selected to two Pro Bowls (1987, 1988).
Cody was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.
Cody currently lives in Bryan-College Station with his wife, Amy and pup, Hank. Cody has 3 daughters and 4 stepdaughters.
Kathie Lee Gifford named her son after Cody Risien, coincidentally both Cody's were born on March 22.