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." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesMile High Report homepageHorizontal - WhiteMile High Reporta Denver Broncos communityFollow Mile High Report online:Follow Mile High Report on TwitterFollow Mile High Report on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchMile High Report main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBroncosOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Broncos NewsBroncos ScheduleBroncos PodcastsBroncos Film RoomBroncos RosterBroncos Injury UpdatesFull ArchiveBroncos StoriesScheduleRosterStatsOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Scouting Denver Broncos offensive lineman Dalton RisnerNew Bradley Chubb Broncos Jersey ,100commentsScouting the Broncos second-round selection.MDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Scouting Denver Broncos offensive lineman Dalton RisnerTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailThe Denver Broncos selected Kansas State offensive lineman Dalton Risner with their 41st overall selection in the second-round of the 2019 NFL Draft.Here are Risner’s accolades via kstatesports.com’s player profile on him. 2018 First Team All-American (CBS Sports, Sporting News, Pro Football Focus, ESPN)2018 Second Team All-American (AFCA, Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, Walter Camp Foundation)2018 Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year (Coaches)2018 First Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, Associated Press)2018 Campbell Trophy Finalist2018 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Finalist2018 Wuerffel Trophy Finalist2018 Senior CLASS Award Finalist2018 AFCA Good Works Team2018 Lombardi Award Finalist2018 Outland Trophy watch list2018 Preseason All-Big 122017 First Team All-American (Pro Football Focus)2017 Second Team All-American (CBSSports.com)2017 First Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, Associated Press, Phil Steele)2017 Outland Trophy watch list2017 Wuerffel Trophy watch list2017 AFCA Good Works Team candidate2016 First Team All-Big 12 (Coaches, ESPN.com, Phil Steele, Pro Football Focus)2016 Second Team All-Big 12 (AP)2016 All-Big 12 Underclassmen Team (ESPN.com)2016-18 First Team Academic All-Big 122016 Rimington Trophy watch list2015 First Team Freshman All-American (Campus Insiders)2015 Second Team Freshman All-American (Athlon, Scout)2015 Second Team Academic All-Big 12Risner was also ranked as the 40th overall prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft by NFL Networks draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah. As I said, the Broncos showed interest in Risner throughout the draft process. They met with him at the Senior Bowl and also brought in the local product in for a pre-draft visit. He commented on his Senior Bowl experience and how he was able to meet with Orange and Blue 760’s Steve Atwater and how he sat down and spoke with an area scout of the Broncos. Risner was also able to speak with Broncos General Manager and quarterback legend John Elway himself. Risner called this moment a “huge milestone of mine”. Sounds like the makings of a future Denver Broncos great Von Miller Jersey White , doesn’t it?Dalton RisnerOffensive Line, Junior, Kansas StateHeight: 6’5” Weight: 312 lbs 40-time: 5.3 secondsArm Length: 34” Hands: 10 1/4”Bench Press: 23 reps Vertical Jump: 28.5 inches Broad Jump: 110.0 inches3-Cone Drill: 7.69 seconds 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.52 secondsFilm Room:Scouting Report:Strengths:Versatile and can play tackle, guard, and even center. Compared to Chicago Bears center Cody WhitehairStrong as they can come and when he gets his hands on you it’s game overAnchors well and rarely gets pushed backwardsHand usage is excellentPowerful in the run game and drives blockers backwards and/or rag dolls themRIsner’s technique is raved aboutHas enough athleticism to fit into a zone scheme Effective against high level of talent in collegePlays with a mean streak and would add some nasty to the Broncos offensive lineIntelligent and reads and reacts well on the football fieldLikely day one starter in the NFLWeaknesses:Limited athleticismCan make it at tackle but likely an interior player in the NFLWould struggle with elite speed on the outsideWill turn 24 in July so is a little old for a rookiePass blocking needs some work but could benefit with a move insideMock Draftable chart:Quotable:The Athletic’s Dane Brugler on Broncos offensive lineman, Dalton Risner.SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Kansas State, Risner was a dominant blocker in the Wildcats’ power-based scheme, playing center his entire life before moving to right tackle the past three seasons (didn’t allow a sack in 2017 or 2018). Position flexibility is key to his evaluation (similar to Austin Corbett in the 2018 NFL Draft class), taking practice reps at guard and serving as the backup center (took practice snaps pre-game) while at right tackle. Risner is smart and plays with outstanding awareness to decipher all the moving parts around him. Although he is consistently in the right position on tape, which helps him combat speed and long-armed defenders, his technical flaws and lower body stiffness will be tougher to mask vs. NFL rushers. Overall, Risner has athletic limitations, but he should carve out a long NFL career due to his intangibles, toughness and versatility in the NFL, projecting best at guard.How does Dalton Risner fit with the Broncos?Risner fits very well with the Broncos. He is likely slotted in as the Broncos right guard Royce Freeman Jersey , but we could see him get some time at center during Training Camp as well. He gets the Cody Whitehair comparison a lot, and he made the transition from tackle to center, so we could see Risner follow in his foot steps.Here is what General Manager John Elway had to say about his visits with Risner throughout the draft process and where he fits best with the team going forward.There is a lot to like with Risner.I love his mean streak and I think he’s the type of player that Broncos offensive lineman Mike Munchak will love having a long his offensive line. His versatility alone will be valuable since he could start at three spots along the offensive line. Plus, his run blocking ability will be key considering the Broncos figure to be a run first team in 2019. This is a popular pick among Broncos fans and a popular one amongst the Broncos decision makers and coaching staff. I think Risner’s popularity will only grow during his time with the Broncos, especially with Offensive Line coach Mike Munchak coaching him up. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller, who once said his job was to sack quarterbacks and tell jokes, isn’t in a jocular mood with the Denver Broncos mired in a monthlong funk.During his weekly news conference Tuesday, Miller repeatedly promised that the Broncos (2-4) would whoop the Cardinals (1-5) Thursday night in Arizona.“I wouldn’t say it’s a must-win,” Miller said. “We’re going to kick their (behind), though. Make sure you put that up there. We’re going to kick their (behind).”The Broncos lost their fourth straight game on Sunday, when they became the first team in NFL history to allow back-to-back 200-yard rushers — Todd Gurley and Isaiah Crowell.That led general manager John Elway to declare this week that the Broncos have gotten “very soft” in defending the run, reigniting an insult he used last year that didn’t sit well with the players amid a franchise-worst eight-game skid.“The last two weeks we had a 200-yard rusher. I get where he’s coming from,” Miller said. “But that was the last two weeks. This week is totally different.”The Broncos successfully schemed to thwart Rams QB Jared Goff, who was limited to 14 completions for 201 yards and no touchdowns to go with an interception and five sacks.Gurley John Elway Jersey , however, capitalized on the Broncos’ heavy use of nickel defense and nose tackle Domata Peko’s worst game in his two seasons in Denver to run for a career-best 208 yards and two TDs a week after the Jets’ Crowell gashed them for 219 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown.The Broncos’ 23-20 loss left the Rams (6-0) as the league’s last unbeaten team.Broncos coach Vance Joseph said too many tackles and assignments were missed and challenged his team to get mentally tougher, declaring that tackling is “really mind-set and want-to.”“Yeah, that was last week, we’re going to be better,” Miller said.Miller insisted he wasn’t being salty.“No, I’m not irritated,” he said. “I’m just confident.”Miller and rookie Bradley Chubb collected 4½ sacks between them last week, but Miller insisted they hadn’t unlocked some sort of pass rush puzzle.“No, we just got on the board,” Miller said. “And if we’re playing our best, I don’t think there’s anybody in the league that can block me and Bradley. … Especially not the Cardinals. They’re going to get our best on Thursday. They got to come with their best.”