Dalton Risner

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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 (age 29)
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 2024
Games played:87
Games started:81
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dalton William Risner (born July 13, 1995) is an American professional football guard for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. 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.

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Early life

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

College career

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 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 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. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. [8]

On January 3, 2023, Risner was placed on injured reserve with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow. [9]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 19, 2023, Risner was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. [10] He was named the starting left guard for the remainder of the season in Week 7.

On May 31, 2024, Risner re-signed with the Vikings. [11] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, to begin the season. [12] He was activated on November 2.

Personal life

Risner created his own non-profit organization called the RisnerUp Foundation. [13]

He also serves as a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics international. [14]

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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. ↑ "2019 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  9. ↑ Williams, Charean (January 3, 2022). "Dalton Risner has partial UCL tear, won't require surgery". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Vikings Sign Former Broncos Guard Dalton Risner". Vikings.com. September 19, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Vikings Sign Guard Dalton Risner". Vikings.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  12. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 27, 2024). "Vikings Utilize Reserve Lists During Roster Cuts: T.J. Hockenson on Reserve/PUP". Vikings.com.
  13. ↑ Ackerman, Jon (November 5, 2021). "MAGAZINE: Denver Broncos Offensive Lineman Dalton Risner Has Faith Up His Sleeves". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  14. ↑ https://www.specialolympics.org/about/ambassadors/dalton-risner
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