10 Random Media Guide Facts About The 2014 Denver Broncos
DENVER (CBS4) - Did you know Broncos defensive tackle Sylvester Williams worked the night shift at Modine Manufacturing Company making radiator parts for large trucks before enrolling in college and pursuing a career in football?
(Learn more about his story during CBS 4 News at 10 on Thursday, September 18, 2014.)
Here are another 10 random facts from the Broncos media guide.
Cornerback Omar Bolden designs elastic bracelets. "Created a website(www.omarbolden.com/positive-living) and designs elastic bracelets to promote the benefits of optimistic thinking through "Positive Living"..."
Safety David Bruton worked as a school sub in a recent offseason. "Worked as a substitute teacher in his hometown of Miamisburg, Ohio, during the 2011 offseason."
Safety Quinton Carter founded a nonprofit called SOUL. "Founded the non-profit SOUL Organization (Serving Others through Unity and Leadership) during his sophomore year at Oklahoma, which includes a football camp that integrates classroom work and lectures about the value of education, eating right and making smart decisions."
Punter Britton Colquitt's family has produced four NFL punters. "including Britton's brother (Dustin), father (Craig) and uncle (Jimmy). Craig Colquitt won two Super Bowl rings as the Steelers' punter and Jimmy Colquitt played two games for the Seahawks in 1985. All four Colquitts attended the University of Tennessee."
Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. was an academic state champion: Harris "lettered in basketball and track and was a member of the academic state champion teams during his final two prep seasons."
Offensive lineman Orlando Franklin was born in Jamaica. Hi "lived in Jamaica until the age of 3 before moving to Canada."
Running back Ronnie Hillman was coached by Snoop Dog. He "played on a youth football team in Los Angeles coached by rapper Snoop Dogg."
Von Miller helps kids get glasses: He "started Von's Vision, a foundation dedicated to providing eye care, glasses and contact lenses to underprivileged youth.
Quarterback Brock Osweiler tied for the tallest-ever Bronco Osweiler "tied for the tallest Bronco in team history at 6-foot-8. Originally committed to attend Gonzaga University on a basketball scholarship before electing to pursue football instead at ASU."
DeMarcus Ware was the first in his family to graduate from college: He "earned a degree in business information systems from Troy, becoming the first member of his family to graduate from college."
