Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Dalton Risner was born July 13, 1995, in Branson, Missouri. He is an Offensive Guard in the NFL.

He played college football for Kansas State University and was drafted by the Broncos in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Dalton made an

instant impact along the Bronco's offensive line. In 2019, he started all 16 games, helping fortify the front lines to help their young rushing and passing lineup take a step forward. Dalton embraces his leadership role

on the team by helping develop a winning culture. During his four years at Kansas State, Dalton started 50 of 51 games and earned a number of awards during his tenure: three-time First-Team All-Big 12, 2018 Big

12 Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year, and a 2018 All-American.

Dalton started the RisnerUp Foundation to spread God’s Word through love and kindness. The goal of the foundation is to leave a positive impact on as many lives as possible through lifting spirits, generating smiles, and spreading the Word of God. The foundation focuses on work with the Special Olympics, people suffering from serious illnesses, or just offering a helping hand.

In 2020, Dalton was awarded the Broncos’ Community Impact Award for his work with the RisnerUp Foundation to raise $17,000 for COVID-19 relief. Additionally, he is a member of the Special Olympics Colorado board.