Cody Risien
Cody Lewis Risien (born March 22, 1957) is a former American football offensive tackle who played 11 seasons in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns. He is a 1975 graduate of Cy-Fair High School in Houston, Texas. He retired from Austin Commercial, a large commercial construction manager, in Austin, TX. Cody worked as a Sr. Project Manager for over 20 years prior to retiring.
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
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| Born: | March 22, 1957 Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight: | 290 lb (132 kg) |
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| High school: | Cypress (TX) Cy-Fair |
| College: | Texas A&M |
| NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 7 / Pick: 183 |
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Legacy
Cody was inducted into the Cleveland Browns Hall of Legends in 2010.
Risien blocked for four 1,000-yard rushers.
He was a part of five AFC Central Division titles (1980, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989)… He was selected to two Pro Bowls (1987, 1988).
Cody was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.
Cody currently lives in Bryan-College Station with his wife, Amy and pup, Hank. Cody has 3 daughters and 4 stepdaughters.
Kathie Lee Gifford named her son after Cody Risien, coincidentally both Cody's were born on March 22.