RISNER AT A GLANCE:

• An offensive lineman who started all 50 games played (38 at RT; 12 at C) during his five-year collegiate career at Kansas State University (2014-18).
• Earned first-team All-Big 12 Conference honors in three consecutive seasons (2016-18), becoming just the fourth offensive lineman in conference history to earn that distinction.
• Named a first-team All-American by several publications as well as the Big 12 Conference’s Offensive Lineman of the Year by the league’s coaches following the 2018 season.
• Chosen as a finalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, William V. Campbell Trophy, Wuerffel Trophy and Senior CLASS Award for his off-field contributions in 2018.
• Selected as a finalist for the Lombardi Award in 2018, which is presented annually to the best college football player based on performance, leadership, character and resiliency.
• Picked as a Freshman All-American by several publications after starting 13 games at center as a redshirt freshman.
• Excelled in the classroom, earning all-conference academic accolades four times, and was one of five three-year team captains in Kansas State history.
• Chosen to The Denver Post’s All-Colorado Team following his junior and senior seasons at Wiggins (Colo.) High School.
• Selected by the Broncos in the second round (41st overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

RISNER AT A GLANCE:

• An offensive lineman who started all 50 games played (38 at RT; 12 at C) during his five-year collegiate career at Kansas State University (2014-18).
• Earned first-team All-Big 12 Conference honors in three consecutive seasons (2016-18), becoming just the fourth offensive lineman in conference history to earn that distinction.
• Named a first-team All-American by several publications as well as the Big 12 Conference’s Offensive Lineman of the Year by the league’s coaches following the 2018 season.
• Chosen as a finalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, William V. Campbell Trophy, Wuerffel Trophy and Senior CLASS Award for his off-field contributions in 2018.
• Selected as a finalist for the Lombardi Award in 2018, which is presented annually to the best college football player based on performance, leadership, character and resiliency.
• Picked as a Freshman All-American by several publications after starting 13 games at center as a redshirt freshman.
• Excelled in the classroom, earning all-conference academic accolades four times, and was one of five three-year team captains in Kansas State history.
• Chosen to The Denver Post’s All-Colorado Team following his junior and senior seasons at Wiggins (Colo.) High School.
• Selected by the Broncos in the second round (41st overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

2018: Risner started all 12 games played at right tackle as a redshirt senior for Kansas State University... Earned a number of on-field recognitions, including first-team All-American and Big-12 Conference as well as the league’s Offensive Lineman of the Year... Honored for his off-the-field leadership and character by being named a finalist for the Lombardi Award, Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year, William V. Campbell Trophy, Wuerffel Trophy and Senior CLASS Award... Led an offensive unit that finished third in the Big 12 by averaging 182.6 rushing yards per game, which included league rushing champion Alex Barnes (1,355 yards, 12 TDs).

2017: Risner opened all 12 games at right tackle, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors for the second consecutive season... Allowed only three quarterback pressures according to Pro Football Focus... Led the Wildcats to a tie for third place in school history in rushing yards per carry (4.98).

2016: Risner started all 13 games at right tackle... Voted a team captain for the first time... Selected first-team All-Big 12... Helped lead an offensive line that paved the way for a school record 5.27-yard per carry average while rushing for 39 touchdowns.

2015: Risner started all 13 games at center as a redshirt freshman and was chosen as a Freshman All-American by several publications... Helped K-State rank second nationally in red zone offense (94.5 percent) and 18th in passing yards per completion (14.1).

2014: Risner redshirted as a true freshman at Kansas State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Risner attended Wiggins (Colo.) High School, where he played for his father Mitch... Selected to The Denver Post’s All-Colorado team as a junior and senior... Also competed in track (shot put) and basketball in high school.

PERSONAL: Risner graduated from Kansas State with a communication studies degree... Dalton Risner (pronounced RISE-ner) was born on July 13, 1995, in Branson, Mo.