Valparaiso University

Northeastern State (2025): Played in eight games including one start… Made 12 tackles including five solos, two tackles for loss and a sack…. Earned the President’s Award with a 3.8 GPA.
 
American River CC (2023 & 2024): Totaled 58 tackles, 7.5 sacks and 11 TFL… Had 35 tackles during the 2024 season with a blocked kick and pass breakup… Won conference championships in both JUCO seasons… Earned all-state and all-conference honors… Team captain in 2024… Member of the honor roll with a 3.8 GPA.
 
Prep: Four-year varsity letterwinner… Earned first and second team all-conference recognition… Had 10 receptions for 136 yards… Recorded 38 tackles, two sacks and five tackles for loss… Also played basketball (freshman), track & field (junior) and rugby (senior)… Member of the honor roll with a 3.8 GPA.
 
Personal: Majoring in computer science… Son of David and Jackie Risley… Has two sisters, Savannah and Taylor… Father David played defensive line at Sacramento State… Enjoys fishing and hiking… Has double-jointed elbows.