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Thomas Risty
DL · #57 ·
Height6'1"
Weight235 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedOct 27, 2026, 1:37 PM
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Background
Appeared in one game... Redshirt season… Thomas Risty is a 6-foot-1, 235-pound defensive lineman out of Brandon Valley High School. He was a 3-year starter and team captain for the Lynx under the direction of head coach Matt Christensen. In the fall of 2023, Risty tallied 45 tackles, including 9.0 sacks, one blocked field goal, one blocked punt, and one fumble recovery. He was a 2-time all-conference selection and 2023 all-state and all-metro honoree. Risty is team state powerlifting state champion, as well as a school and state record holder in the event. In addition, Brandon Valley was the 2021 South Dakota State Runner-up. He is the son of Jeremy and Rebecca Risty.
Hometown
🏴Brandon, SD
High schoolBrandon Valley HS
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Career path
- EnrolledThomas Risty (DL) enrolled in Northern State University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Northern State University | 5 | 0 | -- | -- | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Northern State University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 6 | 0 | -- | -- | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026