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Cincinnati Bengals offensive guard Dalton Risner, who stands at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, has gone viral for his impressive mile times during his offseason conditioning. Risner recently ran a mile in 7:27, showcasing the athletic abilities of NFL linemen that often go overlooked.
Why it matters
Risner’s feats challenge the common misconception that offensive and defensive linemen are merely big, unathletic players. His cardio fitness and endurance could give him an edge on the field and help the Bengals improve on their 2025 season.
The details
Risner’s offseason training regimen includes a series of one-mile runs, which he consistently finishes in under eight minutes. In a recent video, the 30-year-old Risner ran a mile in 7:41, achieving his goal of a sub-7:45 minute mile. Risner’s athletic background also includes playing high school basketball and placing fifth in Colorado in the shot put in 2012.
Risner recently ran a mile in 7:27.In a video, Risner ran a mile in 7:41.
The players
Dalton Risner
A 30-year-old offensive guard for the Cincinnati Bengals who stands at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds. Risner was a second-round NFL Draft selection by the Denver Broncos in 2019 and joined the Bengals in 2025.
Cincinnati Bengals
The NFL team that Dalton Risner currently plays for as an offensive guard.
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What they’re saying
“Marathon someday”
— Dalton Risner, Offensive Guard
The takeaway
Dalton Risner’s impressive mile times challenge the stereotype of offensive linemen as unathletic big men, showcasing the elite conditioning and endurance of NFL players at even the largest positions.