Dalton Risner

Dalton William Risner (born July 13, 1995) is an American football guard for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Dalton Risner
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Risner at 2018 Big 12 Media Days
No. 66 – Minnesota Vikings
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1995-07-13) 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)
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2023
Games played:65
Games started:62
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Risner attended Wiggins High School in Wiggins, Colorado.[1]

College career

Risner played at Kansas State 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
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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 s1.86 s3.10 s4.52 s7.69 s28.5 in
(0.72 m)		9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		23 reps
All values from NFL Combine[5][6]

Denver Broncos

Risner was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round, with the 41st overall selection, of the 2019 NFL Draft.[7]

Risner was named the starting left guard as a rookie and held on to the job for the next four seasons, missing four total games due to injury.

On January 3, 2023, Risner was placed on the injured reserve with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow.[8]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 19, 2023, Risner was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.[9]

Personal life

Risner created his own non-profit organization called the RisnerUp Foundation.[10]

References
  1. For Wiggins native Dalton Risner, being drafted by Broncos would be a “blessing”
  2. All-American Dalton Risner credits new Oklahoma State coach Charlie Dickey on and off the field
  3. ‘FOOTBALL WILL END’
  4. Risner Earns Multiple All-America Honors
  5. "Dalton Risner Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  6. "2019 Draft Scout Dalton Risner, Kansas State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  7. DiLalla, Aric (April 26, 2019). "Broncos select OL Dalton Risner, QB Drew Lock with back-to-back second-round picks". DenverBroncos.com.
  8. "Dalton Risner has partial UCL tear, won't require surgery". nbcsports.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  9. "Vikings Sign Former Broncos Guard Dalton Risner". Vikings.com. September 19, 2023.
  10. Ackerman, Jon. "MAGAZINE: Denver Broncos Offensive Lineman Dalton Risner Has Faith Up His Sleeves". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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