Western Oregon University Wolves

AS A SOPHOMORE (2011)
Played in 10 games, starting three…Had one reception for five yards…Filled the U-back role as a lead blocker and tight end…Made four tackles, including two solo tackles.

2010
Sat out during the 2010 school year with injury.

AS A FRESHMAN (2009)
Played in eight games…Started at fullback against Azusa Pacific…Had three catches on the season…Season-long reception was for 12 yards…It came against APU…Recorded 23 all-purpose yards on the season…Also had a tackle.

AS A REDSHIRT (2008)
Spent the 2008 season as a redshirt for the Wolves.

PRIOR TO WOU
A four sport letterwinner at Willamina High School lettering once in baseball, three times in track and four times in both football and basketball…First team all-league and all-state selection as a linebacker…Earned all-league honors in basketball, baseball and track…Played in the 56th East-West Shrine Game.

PERSONAL
Born in McMinnville, Ore….Engineering major, Math minor…Wants to own and operate his own engineering firm…Parents are Don and Jan Risseeuw of Sheridan, Ore…Father is the owner/operator if a excavating company, mother is a secretary…Has four older siblings; LaDawna, Donnie, Billy and Darren.

OTHER STUFF
Nickname: D Train
Hobbies: Riding ATVs, snowboarding
Favorite sports team: San Francisco 49ers
Favorite WOU athlete: JT Gilmore
Favorite movie: Billy Madison