Dalton Risner Explained

Dalton Risner
Current Team:Minnesota Vikings
Number:66
Position:Guard
Birth Date:13 July 1995
Birth Place:Branson, Missouri, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:312
High School:Wiggins
(Wiggins, Colorado)
College:Kansas State (2014–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:2
Draftpick:41
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:77
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:73
Pfr:RisnDa00

Dalton William Risner (born July 13, 1995) is an American 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.

Early years

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

Denver Broncos

Risner was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round (41st overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[5]

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.[6]

On January 3, 2023, Risner was placed on injured reserve with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow.[7]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 19, 2023, Risner was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.[8] 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.[9]

Personal life

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/22/dalton-risner-broncos-blessing-senior-bowl/ For Wiggins native Dalton Risner, being drafted by Broncos would be a “blessing”
  2. https://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/college/osu/osu-football-former-kansas-state-all-american-dalton-risner-credits/article_f98ee647-a054-5d72-addf-0519d6d7436a.html All-American Dalton Risner credits new Oklahoma State coach Charlie Dickey on and off the field
  3. http://themercury.com/k_state_sports/football-will-end-why-dalton-risner-cares-about-so-much/article_3be53b0c-d3a8-5253-9e07-576f2da2b0f6.html ‘FOOTBALL WILL END’
  4. https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2018/12/14/football-risner-earns-multiple-all-america-honors.aspx Risner Earns Multiple All-America Honors
  5. Web site: Broncos select OL Dalton Risner, QB Drew Lock with back-to-back second-round picks. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. April 26, 2019.
  6. Web site: 2019 NFL All-Rookie Team . 2024-07-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Dalton Risner has partial UCL tear, won't require surgery. October 16, 2023. nbcsports.com. January 3, 2022 . en.
  8. News: Vikings Sign Former Broncos Guard Dalton Risner. September 19, 2023. Vikings.com.
  9. Web site: Vikings Sign Guard Dalton Risner . 2024-05-31 . Vikings.com . en-US.
  10. Web site: Ackerman . Jon . MAGAZINE: Denver Broncos Offensive Lineman Dalton Risner Has Faith Up His Sleeves . Sports Spectrum . November 5, 2021 . 6 November 2021.