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12 Random Facts About Broncos Players From The 2015 Media Guide

DENVER (CBS4) - The Broncos season is just around the corner and that means the Broncos media relations department has put out a new Denver Broncos media guide.

Last year we picked out 10 random facts we found interesting, like did you know Ronnie Hillman was once coached by Snoop Dogg, or that Brock Osweiler is tied for the tallest Bronco is team history (6-foot-8)?

Well here are 12 more random facts from the 2015 Broncos media guide.

C.J. Anderson: Last year became just the fifth undrafted running back to make the Pro Bowl, joining Arian Foster (Houston), Willie Parker (Pittsburgh), Priest Holmes (Kansas City) and John Settle (Atlanta).

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David Bruton: Founded Bruton's Books in 2015 to help support youth reading programs at schools and hospitals in the Denver metro area.

James Casey: Played professional baseball for three seasons in the Chicago White Sox organization after being drafted in the seventh round of the 2003 MLB draft. Competed for a pair of independent baseball teams (Fort Worth Cats and Laredo Broncos) in 2006 before retiring from baseball.

James Casey (2): Played seven positions at Rice University (quarterback, running back, fullback, tight end, wide receiver, punt returner and defensive lineman).

Zac Dysert
Quarterback Zac Dysert #2 of the Denver Broncos hands the ball off to running back Lance Ball #35 of the Denver Broncos against the Arizona Cardinals during preseason action at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 29, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Zac Dysert: was born on Feb. 8, 1990, in Ada, Ohio, the town where the Wilson football factory makes all of the NFL's footballs.

Ben Garland
Ben Garland taking the oath (credit: CBS)

Ben Garland: Serves in the Colorado Air National Guard as a public affairs officer and holds the rank of captain.

Gino Gradkowski: His brother, Bruce, is a NFL quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers who is entering his 10th NFL season.

Bruce Gradkowski
Bruce Gradkowski #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a pass during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Heinz Field on August 16, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Dominique Jones: Played with the Reading Express of the Indoor Football League and the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League following his collegiate career.

Cody Latimer
Cody Latimer in his Broncos orange outfit he saved from his high school prom (credit: CBS)

Cody Latimer: Raises money for the American Cancer Society by donating proceeds from t-shirt sales on his personal website.

Ty Sambrailo: Is an avid skier who earned USSA titles in the slalom, giant slalom and super-G events for his age group.

Ty Sambrailo With John Elway
Ty Sambrailo (credit: CBS)

DeMarcus Ware: Served as an NFL Play 60 spokesperson, which included a public service announcement at the White House with President Obama.

Kyle Williams: Led his baseball team to the state championship as a junior; drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 47th round of the 2006 MLB Draft; father, Ken, is the General Manager of the White Sox.

General Manager Ken Williams of the Chicago White Sox
General Manager Ken Williams of the Chicago White Sox (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Mark Haas is CBS4's weekend sports anchor and sports reporter. Read his bio or follow him on Twitter @markhaastv or on Facebook.

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