Cody Lewis Risien (born March 22, 1957) is a former

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offensive tackle who played 11 seasons in the

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with the

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. He is a 1975 graduate of

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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.

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. 1957 births Living people People from Bryan, Texas American football offensive tackles Texas A&M Aggies football players Cleveland Browns players American Conference Pro Bowl players Players of American football from Texas Ed Block Courage Award recipients {{offensive-lineman-1950s-stub