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Salute To Service: Ex-Denver Broncos That Served in Military

By Cameron Parker

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 6: A pylon with a Salute to Service ribbon on it rests on the field during a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens at M
BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 6: A pylon with a Salute to Service ribbon on it rests on the field during a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens at M /
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Steve Russ
8 Aug 1999: Wide Receiver Mikhael Ricks #86 of the San Diego Chargers eludes the tackles of Linebacker Steve Russ #58 and Defensive Tackle Trevor Pryce #93 of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of the American Bowl at Stadium Australia, Sydney,Australia. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wilson/ALLSPORT /

Steve Russ, LB – Air Force

A seventh round draft pick from the 1995 draft, the Broncos selected Steve Russ. Russ was a four-year letterman and tallied a second-team All-WAC honors in 1994. The Broncos waited for the opportunity with Russ to join their football team. Russ had to serve his committment with the Air Force. In 1997, Russ united with the Denver Broncos to be a key component of the team.

In that same year, the Air Force Falcon became a special teams component instrumental to Super Bowl win in 1997 and 1998. Russ’ played 24 games with Denver Broncos in three seasons. After his playing career was done, Russ headed back to Colorado Springs to join the Air Force Falcons football staff as an assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator.

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