| 👁 Image Risner with the Denver Broncos in 2019 | |||||||
| No. 66–Cincinnati Bengals | |||||||
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| Position | Guard | ||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||
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| Born | (1995-07-13) July 13, 1995 (age 30) Branson, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 312 lb (142 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school | Wiggins (Wiggins, Colorado) | ||||||
| College | Kansas State (2014–2018) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2019: 2nd round, 41st overall pick | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
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Dalton William Risner (born July 13, 1995) is an American professional football offensive guard for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Risner attended Wiggins High School in Wiggins, Colorado.[1]
College career
[edit]
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
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 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) |
6 ft 9+1⁄8 in (2.06 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
[edit]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
[edit]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.
Cincinnati Bengals
[edit]On August 27, 2025, Risner was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals.[13] Following a Week 1 injury to Lucas Patrick, Risner was named the starting right guard in Week 2. He then replaced rookie Dylan Fairchild at left guard for Weeks 6 and 7, as rookie Jalen Rivers took over as the starting right guard. Risner replaced Rivers in the starting lineup in Week 12 and started there the remainder of the season.
On March 2, 2026, Risner signed a one-year contract extension with the Bengals.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Risner created his own non-profit organization called the RisnerUp Foundation.[15]
He also serves as a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics international.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ O’Halloran, Ryan (January 22, 2019). "For Wiggins native Dalton Risner, being drafted by Broncos would be a "blessing"". The Denver Post. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ^ Cooper, Mark (February 21, 2019). "OSU football: Former Kansas State All-American Dalton Risner credits new Oklahoma State coach Charlie Dickey on and off the field". Tulsa World. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ^ Woods, Greg (August 28, 2018). "'Football will end': Why Dalton Risner cares about so much more than the sport that may soon make him millions". The Mercury. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2019 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Charean (January 3, 2022). "Dalton Risner has partial UCL tear, won't require surgery". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ "Vikings Sign Former Broncos Guard Dalton Risner". Vikings.com. September 19, 2023.
- ^ "Vikings Sign Guard Dalton Risner". Vikings.com. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Peters, Craig (August 27, 2024). "Vikings Utilize Reserve Lists During Roster Cuts: T.J. Hockenson on Reserve/PUP". Vikings.com.
- ^ "Bengals Sign G Dalton Risner, Make Corresponding Moves". Bengals.com. August 28, 2025.
- ^ "Bengals Re-sign G Dalton Risner | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE". Bengals.com. March 2, 2026.
- ^ Ackerman, Jon (November 5, 2021). "MAGAZINE: Denver Broncos Offensive Lineman Dalton Risner Has Faith Up His Sleeves". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ https://www.specialolympics.org/about/ambassadors/dalton-risner
