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K-State’s Risner: ‘Tears were coming down’ after being named ‘Man of Year’ finalist

Dalton Risner had a standout college career at Kansas State.

He was a three-time team captain and a three-time All-Big 12 offensive lineman. He earned All-America honors from multiple publications. He’s considered a first-round talent in the upcoming NFL Draft.

For Risner, though, no honor means more than being named one of three finalists for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award. It’s college football’s version of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, given to players who excel and show leadership on and off the field.