Tales from the Draft: The scouting of Randy Gradishar and how Denver landed the leader of the ‘Orange Crush’ April 16, 2025 by Denver Broncos Ignoring rumors of a lingering knee injury, the Broncos drafted Randy Gradishar in the first round and found a Hall of Fame defensive centerpiece for the next decade. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)