 Risner at 2018 Big 12 Media Days | |||||
| No. 66 – Minnesota Vikings | |||||
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| 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) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2023 | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
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.
Early years
Risner attended Wiggins High School in Wiggins, Colorado.[1]
College career
Risner played for the Kansas State Wildcats of Kansas State University 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
| 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
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
- ↑ 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. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ↑ "Vikings Sign Former Broncos Guard Dalton Risner". Vikings.com. September 19, 2023.
- ↑ Ackerman, Jon. "MAGAZINE: Denver Broncos Offensive Lineman Dalton Risner Has Faith Up His Sleeves". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
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