Colton James Brennan was an American professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes, the Saddleback Bobcats, and most notably with the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. While playing for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, he was a two-time third-team All-American. In 2008, he was selected by the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) in the sixth round of the NFL draft.
Colt Brennan was born on August 16, 1983.
In 1990, David Klingler set the previous NCAA Division I-A single-season record for touchdown passes, which Brennan broke in 2006.
In 1991, Ty Detmer set the major college career record for touchdown passes, which Colt Brennan broke in 2007.
Colt Brennan began his college football career as a walk-on at the University of Colorado in 2002, redshirting his first year.
On January 28, 2004, Colt Brennan was arrested following an incident in a female student's dorm room. He was later convicted of felony burglary and trespassing, while a guilty verdict for unlawful sexual contact was vacated. He was dismissed from the Colorado football team.
In 2004, Colt Brennan transferred to Saddleback College, leading them to a conference championship and earning several accolades, including honorable mention JUCO All-American.
Colt Brennan transferred to the University of Hawaii in 2005, where he quickly became the starting quarterback. He had a successful first season, breaking several school offensive records and leading the country in total offense yards and touchdowns thrown.
On December 24, 2006, during the Hawaii Bowl, Colt Brennan threw for five touchdowns, breaking the NCAA Division I-A single-season record for touchdown passes.
In 2006, Brennan was named the WAC's preseason Offensive Player of the Year and led the nation in scoring and passing efficiency.
In 2006, Colt Brennan finished 6th in the Heisman Trophy voting. He decided to return to the University of Hawaii for his senior season.
On November 23, 2007, Colt Brennan broke the major college career record for touchdown passes during a game against Boise State.
Colt Brennan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Hawaii on December 16, 2007, receiving a standing ovation.
Colt Brennan entered the 2007 season as a Heisman Trophy front-runner.
Following his death, Colt Brennan was remembered for his contributions to the 2007 season.
On January 6, 2008, Colt Brennan praised his coach, June Jones, for giving him a chance and helping him develop into a successful quarterback.
Colt Brennan was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft and signed a four-year contract.
Colt Brennan was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.
During the 2008 NFL preseason, Colt Brennan performed well, leading all rookies in touchdown passes, passing yards, and quarterback rating.
In the 2008 Sugar Bowl, Colt Brennan and the University of Hawaii lost to the Georgia Bulldogs. Brennan finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. He also suffered a torn labrum in his hip during the Senior Bowl practice.
On September 4, 2009, Colt Brennan's 2009 season ended prematurely due to a torn hamstring and a hip injury requiring surgery, similar to one he suffered in college.
The Redskins traded for John Beck on August 2, 2010, making Brennan expendable, and he was subsequently released.
Colt Brennan signed with the Oakland Raiders on August 7, 2010.
On November 19, 2010, Colt Brennan was seriously injured in a car crash, suffering a traumatic brain injury, broken ribs, and collarbone.
Brennan was released from Queen's Medical Center on November 27, 2010, to continue his recovery at his parents' home.
Brennan's 2010 car crash injuries were cited as the cause of memory problems leading to a false police report in 2015.
In 2010, Colt Brennan suffered a brain injury in a car crash, which later impacted his career.
On June 3, 2011, Brennan signed with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League.
The Hartford Colonials suspended operations on August 10, 2011.
Brennan was not selected by any of the remaining UFL teams in a dispersal draft on August 15, 2011.
Colt Brennan signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on February 28, 2012.
Brennan was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 11, 2012.
Colt Brennan was arrested on July 25, 2012, for suspicion of driving under the influence and drug possession.
In August 2012, Brennan was charged with drunken driving.
Brennan initially pleaded not guilty to DUI charges in November 2012.
Brennan pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol on July 31, 2013, and paid a $300 fine.
Colt Brennan was assigned to the Los Angeles Kiss of the Arena Football League on October 29, 2013.
On March 8, 2014, Brennan was released by the LA Kiss after a brain injury diagnosis stemming from a 2010 car crash.
In 2014, Brennan publicly described the lasting emotional impact of his injuries from the 2010 car crash.
In 2015, Brennan allegedly filed a false police report about a stolen vehicle, attributed to memory problems from his 2010 car crash.
Colt Brennan's cousin, Brent Brennan, began his head coaching career at San Jose State in 2017.
Colt Brennan was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence on December 10, 2019, in Kaneohe.
On August 1, 2020, Brennan was arrested for trespassing and refusing to leave a hotel while intoxicated.
On May 10, 2021, Colt Brennan was hospitalized after ingesting fentanyl and died the following day at age 37.
Colt Brennan passed away on May 11, 2021.
On February 25, 2022, it was revealed that Colt Brennan had Stage 1 CTE, a disease linked to repeated head trauma. His autopsy report also revealed multiple substances in his system.
Brent Brennan's time as head coach at San Jose State concluded in 2023.
Brent Brennan will start as head coach at Arizona in 2024.
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